How to convert 78 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 78 10/5, 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 78 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 78 × 5 = 390
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 390 + 10 = 400
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 400 ÷ 5 = 80

So the mixed number 78 10 5 as a decimal is 80.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 400/5 = 80/1.