How to convert 87 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 4 = 348
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 348 + 8 = 356
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 356 ÷ 4 = 89

So the mixed number 87 8 4 as a decimal is 89.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 356/4 = 89/1.