How to convert 79 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 10/2, 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 79 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 2 = 158
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 158 + 10 = 168
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 168 ÷ 2 = 84

So the mixed number 79 10 2 as a decimal is 84.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 168/2 = 84/1.