8.4375
Convert the decimal number to a fraction by placing the decimal number over a power of ten. Since there are 4 numbers to the right of the decimal point, place the decimal number over 104 (10000). Next, add the whole number to the left of the decimal.
8437510000
Reduce the fractional part of the mixed number.
8716
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
8+716
Add 8 and 716.
To write 8 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 1616.
8⋅1616+716
Combine 8 and 1616.
8⋅1616+716
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
8⋅16+716
Simplify the numerator.
Multiply 8 by 16.
128+716
Add 128 and 7.
13516
13516
13516
13516
Convert to a Fraction 8.4375