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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 10 = 880
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 880 + 8 = 888
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 888 ÷ 10 = 88.8

So the mixed number 88 8 10 as a decimal is 88.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 888/10 = 444/5.