How to convert 23 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 9/5, 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 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 5 = 115
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 115 + 9 = 124
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 124 ÷ 5 = 24.8

So the mixed number 23 9 5 as a decimal is 24.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 124/5.