What is #2 3/5# as a decimal?

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Jul 30, 2016

#2 3/5 = 2.6#

Explanation:

#2 3/5# is a mixed number - it has a whole number part and a fraction. The whole number part will not change. It means the number lies between 2 and 3 on the number line.

The fraction #3/5# can be changed #3/5 xx2/2 = 6/10#

#6/10# is the same as #0.6#

So #2 3/5 = 2.6#

We could also do this using improper fractions.

#2 3/5 = 13/5 = 13/5 xx2/2 = 26/10#

#26/10 =2.6#

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