How to convert 88 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 8 = 704
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 704 + 4 = 708
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 708 ÷ 8 = 88.5

So the mixed number 88 4 8 as a decimal is 88.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 708/8 = 177/2.