Because 17 37/50 is a mixed fraction, we must convert it into an improper fraction:
[tex] 17 \frac{37}{50} [/tex]
[tex]17 * 50 = 850[/tex]
[tex]850 + 37 = 887[/tex]
[tex]\frac{887}{50}[/tex]
To make dividing the fraction easier, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by 2:
[tex]\frac{887}{50} * \frac{2}{2} = \frac{1774}{100} [/tex]
Now it's easier to divide the numerator by the denominator:
[tex]1774 \div 100 = 17.74[/tex]
17 37/50 converted into a decimal is 17.74.
