To convert the mixed number 8 3/4 to a decimal, follow these steps:
- First, convert the fractional part (3/4) to a decimal. Divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (4):
- 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
- Next, add the whole number (8) to the decimal result from the fractional part:
- 8 + 0.75 = 8.75
So, 8 3/4 as a decimal is 8.75.