How to convert 10 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 10/5, 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 10 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 5 = 50
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 50 + 10 = 60
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 60 ÷ 5 = 12

So the mixed number 10 10 5 as a decimal is 12.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 60/5 = 12/1.