Convert Mixed Number to Decimal: Solving 5⅕

To solve this problem, we need to convert the mixed number $5\frac{1}{5}$ into a decimal form.

Here are the steps we'll follow:

• Step 1: Convert the fractional part $\frac{1}{5}$ to a decimal.
• Step 2: Add the converted decimal to the whole number part.

Let's work through these steps:
Step 1: Convert $\frac{1}{5}$ into a decimal:
To do this, divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (5). So, $\frac{1}{5} = 0.2$.

Step 2: Add the decimal result to the whole number:
Now that we have converted the fraction to 0.2, we can add this to the integer part:
$5 + 0.2 = 5.2$.

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the mixed number $5\frac{1}{5}$ is $5.2$.