How to convert 42 7/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 42 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 42 7/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 42 × 5 = 210
- Add this result to the numerator: 210 + 7 = 217
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 217 ÷ 5 = 43.4
So the mixed number as a decimal is 43.4.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 217/5.