How to convert 53 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 3/5, 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 53 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 5 = 265
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 265 + 3 = 268
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 268 ÷ 5 = 53.6

So the mixed number 53 3 5 as a decimal is 53.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 268/5.