How to convert 51 2/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 51 2/2, 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 51 2/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 51 × 2 = 102
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 102 + 2 = 104
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 104 ÷ 2 = 52

So the mixed number 51 2 2 as a decimal is 52.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 104/2 = 52/1.