How to convert 57 3/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 57 3/5, 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 3/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 57 × 5 = 285
- Add this result to the numerator: 285 + 3 = 288
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 288 ÷ 5 = 57.6
So the mixed number as a decimal is 57.6.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 288/5.