How to convert 90 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 90 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 90 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 90 × 8 = 720
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 720 + 4 = 724
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 724 ÷ 8 = 90.5

So the mixed number 90 4 8 as a decimal is 90.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 724/8 = 181/2.