How to convert 28 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 28 2/5, 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 28 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 5 = 140
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 140 + 2 = 142
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 142 ÷ 5 = 28.4

So the mixed number 28 2 5 as a decimal is 28.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 142/5.