How to convert 34 5/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 34 5/2, 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 5/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 2 = 68
- Add this result to the numerator: 68 + 5 = 73
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 73 ÷ 2 = 36.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 36.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 73/2.