How to convert 23 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 4/5, 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 23 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 5 = 115
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 115 + 4 = 119
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 119 ÷ 5 = 23.8

So the mixed number 23 4 5 as a decimal is 23.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 119/5.