How to convert 87 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 10/5, 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 87 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 5 = 435
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 435 + 10 = 445
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 445 ÷ 5 = 89

So the mixed number 87 10 5 as a decimal is 89.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 445/5 = 89/1.