How to convert 52 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 5/10, 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 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 10 = 520
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 520 + 5 = 525
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 525 ÷ 10 = 52.5

So the mixed number 52 5 10 as a decimal is 52.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 525/10 = 105/2.