How to convert 23 2/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 2/10, 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 23 2/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 10 = 230
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 230 + 2 = 232
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 232 ÷ 10 = 23.2

So the mixed number 23 2 10 as a decimal is 23.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 232/10 = 116/5.