How to convert 90 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 90 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 90 × 8 = 720
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 720 + 6 = 726
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 726 ÷ 8 = 90.75

So the mixed number 90 6 8 as a decimal is 90.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 726/8 = 363/4.