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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 57 × 5 = 285
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 285 + 5 = 290
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 290 ÷ 5 = 58

So the mixed number 57 5 5 as a decimal is 58.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 290/5 = 58/1.