How to convert 11 5/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 5/2, 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 5/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 2 = 22
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 22 + 5 = 27
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 27 ÷ 2 = 13.5

So the mixed number 11 5 2 as a decimal is 13.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 27/2.