The mixed number 97 42/50 as a decimal is equal to 97.84
To convert the mixed number 97 42/50 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 42/50 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 42 ÷ 50 = 0.84
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 97 + 0.84
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 97 42/50 as a decimal is 97.84.
See also: 97 42/50 as an improper fraction