How to convert 99 10/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 99 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 99 10/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 99 × 5 = 495
- Add this result to the numerator: 495 + 10 = 505
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 505 ÷ 5 = 101
So the mixed number as a decimal is 101.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 505/5 = 101/1.