How to convert 31 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 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 31 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 5 = 155
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 155 + 2 = 157
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 157 ÷ 5 = 31.4

So the mixed number 31 2 5 as a decimal is 31.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 157/5.