The mixed number 172 38/20 as a decimal is equal to 173.9
To convert the mixed number 172 38/20 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 38/20 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 38 ÷ 20 = 1.9
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 172 + 1.9
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:
Therefore, the mixed number 172 38/20 as a decimal is 173.9.
See also: 172 38/20 as an improper fraction