How to convert 53 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 10 = 530
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 530 + 8 = 538
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 538 ÷ 10 = 53.8

So the mixed number 53 8 10 as a decimal is 53.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 538/10 = 269/5.