How to convert 26 2/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 26 2/2, 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 2/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 2 = 52
- Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 2 = 54
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 54 ÷ 2 = 27
So the mixed number as a decimal is 27.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 54/2 = 27/1.