How to convert 2 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 7/5, 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 2 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 5 = 10
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 10 + 7 = 17
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 17 ÷ 5 = 3.4

So the mixed number 2 7 5 as a decimal is 3.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 17/5.