Convert Mixed Number 2 3/20 to an Improper Fraction

To convert the mixed number $2\frac{3}{20}$ to a decimal, we'll focus on converting the fractional part $\frac{3}{20}$ first. We want to express it with a denominator of 100, because converting to tenths or hundredths makes it easier to switch to a decimal.

Step 1: Convert $\frac{3}{20}$ to have a denominator of 100.

To get a denominator of 100, we find a factor that, when multiplied by 20, gives 100:

$20 \times 5 = 100$

So, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator of $\frac{3}{20}$ by 5:

$\frac{3 \times 5}{20 \times 5} = \frac{15}{100}$

Step 2: Convert $\frac{15}{100}$ to a decimal. Since $\frac{15}{100}$ is equivalent to 0.15:

$\frac{15}{100} = 0.15$

Step 3: Combine with the whole number. The original number $2\frac{3}{20}$ becomes:

$2 + 0.15 = 2.15$

Therefore, the decimal form of $2\frac{3}{20}$ is $\mathbf{2.15}$.