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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 10 = 380
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 380 + 5 = 385
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 385 ÷ 10 = 38.5

So the mixed number 38 5 10 as a decimal is 38.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 385/10 = 77/2.