The mixed number 5 4/5 as a decimal is equal to 5.8
To convert the mixed number 5 4/5 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 4/5 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 5 + 0.8
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 4/5 as a decimal is 5.8.
See also: 5 4/5 as an improper fraction