How to convert 97 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 4 = 388
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 388 + 8 = 396
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 396 ÷ 4 = 99

So the mixed number 97 8 4 as a decimal is 99.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 396/4 = 99/1.