How to convert 94 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 94 8/5, 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 94 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 94 × 5 = 470
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 470 + 8 = 478
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 478 ÷ 5 = 95.6

So the mixed number 94 8 5 as a decimal is 95.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 478/5.