How to convert 55 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 5/10, 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 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 10 = 550
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 550 + 5 = 555
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 555 ÷ 10 = 55.5

So the mixed number 55 5 10 as a decimal is 55.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 555/10 = 111/2.