How to convert 96 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 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 96 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 5 = 480
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 480 + 10 = 490
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 490 ÷ 5 = 98

So the mixed number 96 10 5 as a decimal is 98.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 490/5 = 98/1.