How to convert 1 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 2/4, 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 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 4 = 4
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 4 + 2 = 6
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5

So the mixed number 1 2 4 as a decimal is 1.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 6/4 = 3/2.