How to convert 96 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 10/8, 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 96 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 8 = 768
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 768 + 10 = 778
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 778 ÷ 8 = 97.25

So the mixed number 96 10 8 as a decimal is 97.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 778/8 = 389/4.