How to convert 53 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 7/5, 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 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 5 = 265
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 265 + 7 = 272
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 272 ÷ 5 = 54.4

So the mixed number 53 7 5 as a decimal is 54.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 272/5.