How to convert 5 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 9/5, 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 5 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 5 = 25
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 25 + 9 = 34
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 34 ÷ 5 = 6.8

So the mixed number 5 9 5 as a decimal is 6.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 34/5.