How do I convert a mixed number into a decimal?
February 20th, 2023
Please see below.
If you have a mixed number f type ##a b/c##, just convert ##b/c## into decimal form.
As ##b/c## is a rational number, it would be either be a limiting decimal or non-limiting but repeating decimal. Round it to the nearest decimal place if desired.
Further, as ##b/c<0##, it will have just ##0## to the left of the decimal portion. Now add ##a## towards the left of decimal and you have your result.
For example in ##5 3/8##, we have ##3/8=(3xx125)/(8xx125)=375/1000=0.375##
Hence ##s 3/8=5.375## or ##5.38##, if you round up to two places of decimals.
In ##3 5/7##,
##5/7=0.714285714285714285714285....##,
hence ##3 5/7=3.714285714285714285714285....## or ##3.7143##, rounded up to four places of decimal.
