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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 5 = 275
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 275 + 5 = 280
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 280 ÷ 5 = 56

So the mixed number 55 5 5 as a decimal is 56.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 280/5 = 56/1.