How to convert 50 10/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 10/4, 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 50 10/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 4 = 200
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 200 + 10 = 210
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 210 ÷ 4 = 52.5

So the mixed number 50 10 4 as a decimal is 52.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 210/4 = 105/2.