The mixed number 242 13/8 as a decimal is equal to 243.625
To convert the mixed number 242 13/8 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 13/8 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 13 ÷ 8 = 1.625
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 242 + 1.625
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:
Therefore, the mixed number 242 13/8 as a decimal is 243.625.
See also: 242 13/8 as an improper fraction