How to Convert the Mixed Number 2 9/10 to a Decimal

To convert the mixed number 2 9/10 into a decimal, follow these steps:

1. Understand the components of the mixed number: A mixed number consists of a whole number and a fraction. In this case, 2 is the whole number and 9/10 is the fraction.
2. Convert the fraction to a decimal: To do this, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). Here, you divide 9 by 10:
   9 ÷ 10 = 0.9
3. Add the decimal to the whole number: Now, take the decimal result you got from the fraction and add it to the whole number:
   2 + 0.9 = 2.9

So, the mixed number 2 9/10 as a decimal is 2.9.