How to convert 23 7/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 7/2, 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 7/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 2 = 46
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 46 + 7 = 53
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 53 ÷ 2 = 26.5

So the mixed number 23 7 2 as a decimal is 26.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 53/2.