How to convert 93 4/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 93 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 93 4/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 93 × 8 = 744
- Add this result to the numerator: 744 + 4 = 748
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 748 ÷ 8 = 93.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 93.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 748/8 = 187/2.