How to convert 94 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 94 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 94 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 94 × 5 = 470
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 470 + 1 = 471
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 471 ÷ 5 = 94.2

So the mixed number 94 1 5 as a decimal is 94.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 471/5.