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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 5 = 480
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 480 + 8 = 488
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 488 ÷ 5 = 97.6

So the mixed number 96 8 5 as a decimal is 97.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 488/5.