How to convert 1 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 1/2, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 1 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 2 = 2
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 2 + 1 = 3
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5

So the mixed number 1 1 2 as a decimal is 1.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 3/2.