How to convert 31 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 5 = 155
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 155 + 4 = 159
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 159 ÷ 5 = 31.8

So the mixed number 31 4 5 as a decimal is 31.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 159/5.