How to convert 55 3/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 3/10, 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 55 3/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 10 = 550
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 550 + 3 = 553
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 553 ÷ 10 = 55.3

So the mixed number 55 3 10 as a decimal is 55.3.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 553/10.