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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 5 = 415
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 415 + 5 = 420
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 420 ÷ 5 = 84

So the mixed number 83 5 5 as a decimal is 84.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 420/5 = 84/1.