How to convert 36 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 36 7/5, 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 36 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 5 = 180
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 180 + 7 = 187
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 187 ÷ 5 = 37.4

So the mixed number 36 7 5 as a decimal is 37.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 187/5.