How to convert 52 8/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 52 8/5, 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 52 8/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 5 = 260
- Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 8 = 268
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 268 ÷ 5 = 53.6
So the mixed number as a decimal is 53.6.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 268/5.