How to convert 1 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 5 = 5
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 5 + 4 = 9
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 9 ÷ 5 = 1.8

So the mixed number 1 4 5 as a decimal is 1.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 9/5.