How to convert 23 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 5/1, 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 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 1 = 23
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 23 + 5 = 28
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 28 ÷ 1 = 28

So the mixed number 23 5 1 as a decimal is 28.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 28/1.