How to convert 11 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 4/5, 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 11 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 5 = 55
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 55 + 4 = 59
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 59 ÷ 5 = 11.8

So the mixed number 11 4 5 as a decimal is 11.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 59/5.