The mixed number 42 14/20 as a decimal is equal to 42.7
To convert the mixed number 42 14/20 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 14/20 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 14 ÷ 20 = 0.7
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 42 + 0.7
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 42 14/20 as a decimal is 42.7.
See also: 42 14/20 as an improper fraction