How to convert 96 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 5/8, 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 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 8 = 768
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 768 + 5 = 773
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 773 ÷ 8 = 96.625

So the mixed number 96 5 8 as a decimal is 96.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 773/8.