How to convert 56 1/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 56 1/5, 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 56 1/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 5 = 280
- Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 1 = 281
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 281 ÷ 5 = 56.2
So the mixed number as a decimal is 56.2.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 281/5.