What is 1 20/8 as a decimal?

The mixed number 1 20/8 as a decimal is equal to 3.5

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Calculate 1 20/8 as a decimal

To convert the mixed number 1 20/8 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:

First, convert the fractional part 20/8 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 20 ÷ 8 = 2.5

Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 1 + 2.5

20 ÷ 8 + 1=3.5

Alternatively, you can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first and then convert the improper fraction to a decimal. The calculation formula is as follows:

1
20/8
=
28/8
=3.5

Therefore, the mixed number 1 20/8 as a decimal is 3.5.

See also: 1 20/8 as an improper fraction

Examples of decimal to fraction calculations