How to convert 26 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 4/10, 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 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 10 = 260
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 4 = 264
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 264 ÷ 10 = 26.4

So the mixed number 26 4 10 as a decimal is 26.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 264/10 = 132/5.