How to convert 1 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 1/5, 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 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 5 = 5
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 5 + 1 = 6
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 6 ÷ 5 = 1.2

So the mixed number 1 1 5 as a decimal is 1.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 6/5.