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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 10 = 880
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 880 + 2 = 882
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 882 ÷ 10 = 88.2

So the mixed number 88 2 10 as a decimal is 88.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 882/10 = 441/5.