How to convert 81 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 81 5/5, 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 81 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 81 × 5 = 405
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 405 + 5 = 410
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 410 ÷ 5 = 82

So the mixed number 81 5 5 as a decimal is 82.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 410/5 = 82/1.