How to convert 26 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 10/10, 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 26 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 10 = 260
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 10 = 270
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 270 ÷ 10 = 27

So the mixed number 26 10 10 as a decimal is 27.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 270/10 = 27/1.