How to convert 25 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 25 5/5, 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 25 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 25 × 5 = 125
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 125 + 5 = 130
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 130 ÷ 5 = 26

So the mixed number 25 5 5 as a decimal is 26.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 130/5 = 26/1.