What is 1 42/10 as a decimal?

The mixed number 1 42/10 as a decimal is equal to 5.2

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Calculate 1 42/10 as a decimal

To convert the mixed number 1 42/10 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:

First, convert the fractional part 42/10 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 42 ÷ 10 = 4.2

Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 1 + 4.2

42 ÷ 10 + 1=5.2

Alternatively, you can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first and then convert the improper fraction to a decimal. The calculation formula is as follows:

1
42/10
=
52/10
=5.2

Therefore, the mixed number 1 42/10 as a decimal is 5.2.

See also: 1 42/10 as an improper fraction

Examples of decimal to fraction calculations