The mixed number 242 17/20 as a decimal is equal to 242.85
To convert the mixed number 242 17/20 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 17/20 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 17 ÷ 20 = 0.85
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 242 + 0.85
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 242 17/20 as a decimal is 242.85.
See also: 242 17/20 as an improper fraction