How to convert 97 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 10 = 970
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 970 + 8 = 978
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 978 ÷ 10 = 97.8

So the mixed number 97 8 10 as a decimal is 97.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 978/10 = 489/5.