Transcript text: Q10
$5 \frac{2}{5}$ is the same as
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction
The mixed number \( 5 \frac{2}{5} \) can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator:
\[
5 \times 5 + 2 = 25 + 2 = 27
\]
The denominator remains the same, so the improper fraction is:
\[
\frac{27}{5}
\]
Step 2: Simplify the improper fraction (if necessary)
The fraction \( \frac{27}{5} \) is already in its simplest form since 27 and 5 have no common divisors other than 1.
Step 3: Represent the improper fraction as a decimal
To convert \( \frac{27}{5} \) to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator:
\[
27 \div 5 = 5.4
\]