How to convert 21 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 5/5, 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 21 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 5 = 105
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 105 + 5 = 110
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 110 ÷ 5 = 22

So the mixed number 21 5 5 as a decimal is 22.

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