The median of a set of numbers can be found by first putting the numbers in order from least to greatest, then choosing the middle number. find the median of 5.79, 5 3/4,5 7/8,5.9, and 5 4/5

The middle number is the median. 
fist put them in one form so you can compare so 5 3/4= 5.75 
and 5 7/8= 5. 87 and finally 5 4/5= 5.8
Now you put them in order depending on their decimals 
Least to greatest: 5 3/4, 5.79, 5 4/5,  5 7/8, 5.9 
                                            (  the middle number--> 5 4/5 =median)