How to convert 23 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 10 = 230
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 230 + 7 = 237
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 237 ÷ 10 = 23.7

So the mixed number 23 7 10 as a decimal is 23.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 237/10.