How to convert 96 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 8 = 768
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 768 + 7 = 775
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 775 ÷ 8 = 96.875

So the mixed number 96 7 8 as a decimal is 96.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 775/8.