How to convert 91 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 91 2/8, 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 91 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 91 × 8 = 728
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 728 + 2 = 730
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 730 ÷ 8 = 91.25

So the mixed number 91 2 8 as a decimal is 91.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 730/8 = 365/4.