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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 2 = 194
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 194 + 8 = 202
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 202 ÷ 2 = 101

So the mixed number 97 8 2 as a decimal is 101.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 202/2 = 101/1.