The mixed number 5 1/2 as a decimal is equal to 5.5
To convert the mixed number 5 1/2 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 1/2 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 5 + 0.5
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 5 1/2 as a decimal is 5.5.
See also: 5 1/2 as an improper fraction