How to convert 7 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 4/5, 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 7 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 5 = 35
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 35 + 4 = 39
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 39 ÷ 5 = 7.8

So the mixed number 7 4 5 as a decimal is 7.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 39/5.