How to convert 53 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 5 = 265
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 265 + 4 = 269
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 269 ÷ 5 = 53.8

So the mixed number 53 4 5 as a decimal is 53.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 269/5.