How to convert 64 5/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 64 5/2, 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 64 5/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 64 × 2 = 128
- Add this result to the numerator: 128 + 5 = 133
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 133 ÷ 2 = 66.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 66.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 133/2.