How to convert 88 3/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 3/10, 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 3/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 10 = 880
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 880 + 3 = 883
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 883 ÷ 10 = 88.3

So the mixed number 88 3 10 as a decimal is 88.3.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 883/10.