How to convert 38 10/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 10/7, 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 10/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 7 = 266
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 266 + 10 = 276
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 276 ÷ 7 = 39.428571428571

So the mixed number 38 10 7 as a decimal is 39.428571428571.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 276/7.