How to convert 85 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 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 85 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 10 = 850
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 850 + 5 = 855
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 855 ÷ 10 = 85.5

So the mixed number 85 5 10 as a decimal is 85.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 855/10 = 171/2.