To convert the mixed number 17 20 into a decimal, we first need to understand that 17 20 means 17 plus 20/100. Here’s how to break it down:
- Start with the whole number: 17
- Then convert the fraction: 20/100 equals 0.20
- Finally, add the whole number and the decimal together: 17 + 0.20 = 17.20
So, 17 20 as a decimal is written as 17.20.