How to convert 38 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 10/2, 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 38 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 2 = 76
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 76 + 10 = 86
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 86 ÷ 2 = 43

So the mixed number 38 10 2 as a decimal is 43.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 86/2 = 43/1.