The mixed number 5 87/10 as a decimal is equal to 13.7
To convert the mixed number 5 87/10 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 87/10 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 87 ÷ 10 = 8.7
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 5 + 8.7
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 5 87/10 as a decimal is 13.7.
See also: 5 87/10 as an improper fraction