How to convert 31 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 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 31 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 5 = 155
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 155 + 6 = 161
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 161 ÷ 5 = 32.2

So the mixed number 31 6 5 as a decimal is 32.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 161/5.