How to convert 26 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 10/2, 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 26 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 2 = 52
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 10 = 62
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 62 ÷ 2 = 31

So the mixed number 26 10 2 as a decimal is 31.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 62/2 = 31/1.