How to convert 97 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 8/1, 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 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 1 = 97
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 97 + 8 = 105
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 105 ÷ 1 = 105

So the mixed number 97 8 1 as a decimal is 105.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 105/1.