How to convert 38 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 10/5, 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 38 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 5 = 190
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 190 + 10 = 200
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 200 ÷ 5 = 40

So the mixed number 38 10 5 as a decimal is 40.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 200/5 = 40/1.