How to convert 53 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 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 53 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 10 = 530
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 530 + 4 = 534
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 534 ÷ 10 = 53.4

So the mixed number 53 4 10 as a decimal is 53.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 534/10 = 267/5.