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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 5 = 215
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 215 + 5 = 220
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 220 ÷ 5 = 44

So the mixed number 43 5 5 as a decimal is 44.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 220/5 = 44/1.