How to convert 12 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 12 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 12 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 12 × 5 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 2 = 62
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 62 ÷ 5 = 12.4

So the mixed number 12 2 5 as a decimal is 12.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 62/5.