How to convert 94 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 94 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 94 × 5 = 470
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 470 + 4 = 474
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 474 ÷ 5 = 94.8

So the mixed number 94 4 5 as a decimal is 94.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 474/5.