How to convert 23 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 4/10, 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 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 10 = 230
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 230 + 4 = 234
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 234 ÷ 10 = 23.4

So the mixed number 23 4 10 as a decimal is 23.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 234/10 = 117/5.