How to convert 88 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 10/2, 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 88 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 2 = 176
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 176 + 10 = 186
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 186 ÷ 2 = 93

So the mixed number 88 10 2 as a decimal is 93.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 186/2 = 93/1.