How to convert 51 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 51 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 51 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 51 × 5 = 255
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 255 + 9 = 264
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 264 ÷ 5 = 52.8

So the mixed number 51 9 5 as a decimal is 52.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 264/5.