How to convert 97 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 5 = 485
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 485 + 8 = 493
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 493 ÷ 5 = 98.6

So the mixed number 97 8 5 as a decimal is 98.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 493/5.