How to convert 4 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 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 4 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 5 = 20
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 20 + 7 = 27
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 27 ÷ 5 = 5.4

So the mixed number 4 7 5 as a decimal is 5.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 27/5.