How to convert 50 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 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 50 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 5 = 250
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 250 + 2 = 252
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 252 ÷ 5 = 50.4

So the mixed number 50 2 5 as a decimal is 50.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 252/5.