How to convert 22 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 22 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 22 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 22 × 5 = 110
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 110 + 10 = 120
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 120 ÷ 5 = 24

So the mixed number 22 10 5 as a decimal is 24.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 120/5 = 24/1.