How to convert 88 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 10/8, 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 88 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 8 = 704
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 704 + 10 = 714
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 714 ÷ 8 = 89.25

So the mixed number 88 10 8 as a decimal is 89.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 714/8 = 357/4.