How to convert 54 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 54 10/10, 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 54 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 54 × 10 = 540
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 540 + 10 = 550
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 550 ÷ 10 = 55

So the mixed number 54 10 10 as a decimal is 55.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 550/10 = 55/1.