How to convert 52 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 4/10, 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 52 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 10 = 520
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 520 + 4 = 524
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 524 ÷ 10 = 52.4

So the mixed number 52 4 10 as a decimal is 52.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 524/10 = 262/5.