How to convert 97 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 2/8, 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 97 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 8 = 776
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 776 + 2 = 778
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 778 ÷ 8 = 97.25

So the mixed number 97 2 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.