How to convert 38 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 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 38 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 5 = 190
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 190 + 7 = 197
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 197 ÷ 5 = 39.4

So the mixed number 38 7 5 as a decimal is 39.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 197/5.