Question

What is 17 37/50 turned into a decimal

Answer 1

Because 17 37/50 is a mixed fraction, we must convert it into an improper fraction:


`17 (37)/(50)`

`17 * 50 = 850`

`850 + 37 = 887`

`(887)/(50)`

To make dividing the fraction easier, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by 2:


`(887)/(50) * (2)/(2) = (1774)/(100)`

Now it's easier to divide the numerator by the denominator:


`1774 / 100 = 17.74`

17 37/50 converted into a decimal is 17.74.