How to convert 84 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 84 5/10, 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 84 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 84 × 10 = 840
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 840 + 5 = 845
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 845 ÷ 10 = 84.5

So the mixed number 84 5 10 as a decimal is 84.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 845/10 = 169/2.