How to convert 34 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 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 34 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 5 = 170
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 170 + 2 = 172
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 172 ÷ 5 = 34.4

So the mixed number 34 2 5 as a decimal is 34.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 172/5.