How to convert 14 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 14 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 14 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 14 × 5 = 70
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 70 + 10 = 80
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 80 ÷ 5 = 16

So the mixed number 14 10 5 as a decimal is 16.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 80/5 = 16/1.