How to convert 88 7/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 7/1, 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 7/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 1 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 7 = 95
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 95 ÷ 1 = 95

So the mixed number 88 7 1 as a decimal is 95.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 95/1.