How to convert 97 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 5/5, 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 97 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 5 = 485
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 485 + 5 = 490
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 490 ÷ 5 = 98

So the mixed number 97 5 5 as a decimal is 98.

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