How to convert 7 5/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 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 7 5/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 2 = 14
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 14 + 5 = 19
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 19 ÷ 2 = 9.5

So the mixed number 7 5 2 as a decimal is 9.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 19/2.