How to convert 10 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 5 = 50
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 50 + 2 = 52
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 52 ÷ 5 = 10.4

So the mixed number 10 2 5 as a decimal is 10.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 52/5.