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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 5 = 265
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 265 + 5 = 270
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 270 ÷ 5 = 54

So the mixed number 53 5 5 as a decimal is 54.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 270/5 = 54/1.