How to convert 28 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 28 6/5, 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 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 5 = 140
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 140 + 6 = 146
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 146 ÷ 5 = 29.2

So the mixed number 28 6 5 as a decimal is 29.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 146/5.