To convert the mixed number 2 34 into a decimal, we need to break it down into its components. The number 2 34 consists of a whole number part (2) and a fractional part (34).
First, we convert the fraction 34 into a decimal. To do this, we divide the numerator (34) by the denominator (100), since 34 is in the hundredths place. Performing the division:
34 รท 100 = 0.34
Now, we can add this decimal to the whole number part:
2 + 0.34 = 2.34
Therefore, 2 34 as a decimal is 2.34.