How to convert 43 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 43 2/5, 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 43 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 5 = 215
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 215 + 2 = 217
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 217 ÷ 5 = 43.4

So the mixed number 43 2 5 as a decimal is 43.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 217/5.