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:

$17 \frac{37}{50}$
$17 * 50 = 850$
$850 + 37 = 887$
$\frac{887}{50}$

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

$\frac{887}{50} * \frac{2}{2} = \frac{1774}{100}$

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

$1774 \div 100 = 17.74$

17 37/50 converted into a decimal is 17.74.