Convert Mixed Number 2⅗ to Decimal: Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the mixed number $2\frac{3}{5}$ into a decimal, we will follow these steps:

• Step 1: Express $\frac{3}{5}$ with a denominator of 10. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2, which gives us: $\frac{3 \times 2}{5 \times 2} = \frac{6}{10}$.
• Step 2: Convert $\frac{6}{10}$ to a decimal. Since $\frac{6}{10}$ corresponds to 0.6 as a decimal, we can now express it in decimal form.
• Step 3: Add the whole number portion. We already have the whole number 2 from the mixed number, so combining it with 0.6, we have $2.6$.

Thus, the decimal representation of $2\frac{3}{5}$ is $2.6$.