How to convert 20 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 20 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 20 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 20 × 5 = 100
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 100 + 10 = 110
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 110 ÷ 5 = 22

So the mixed number 20 10 5 as a decimal is 22.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 110/5 = 22/1.