How to convert 90 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 90 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 90 × 5 = 450
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 450 + 2 = 452
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 452 ÷ 5 = 90.4

So the mixed number 90 2 5 as a decimal is 90.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 452/5.