How to convert 87 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 6/8, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 87 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 8 = 696
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 696 + 6 = 702
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 702 ÷ 8 = 87.75

So the mixed number 87 6 8 as a decimal is 87.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 702/8 = 351/4.