How to convert 1 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 1/4, 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 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 4 = 4
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 4 + 1 = 5
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 5 ÷ 4 = 1.25

So the mixed number 1 1 4 as a decimal is 1.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 5/4.