How to convert 83 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 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 83 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 5 = 415
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 415 + 4 = 419
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 419 ÷ 5 = 83.8

So the mixed number 83 4 5 as a decimal is 83.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 419/5.