How to convert 57 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 57 10/5, 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 57 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 57 × 5 = 285
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 285 + 10 = 295
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 295 ÷ 5 = 59

So the mixed number 57 10 5 as a decimal is 59.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 295/5 = 59/1.