How to convert 90 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 90 1/5, 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 90 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 90 × 5 = 450
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 450 + 1 = 451
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 451 ÷ 5 = 90.2

So the mixed number 90 1 5 as a decimal is 90.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 451/5.