How to convert 12 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 12 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 12 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 12 × 5 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 10 = 70
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 70 ÷ 5 = 14

So the mixed number 12 10 5 as a decimal is 14.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 70/5 = 14/1.