How to convert 31 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 5/10, 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 31 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 10 = 310
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 310 + 5 = 315
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 315 ÷ 10 = 31.5

So the mixed number 31 5 10 as a decimal is 31.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 315/10 = 63/2.