How to convert 55 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 6/5, 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 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 5 = 275
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 275 + 6 = 281
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 281 ÷ 5 = 56.2

So the mixed number 55 6 5 as a decimal is 56.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 281/5.