How to convert 10 5/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 5/4, 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 10 5/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 4 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 5 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 4 = 11.25

So the mixed number 10 5 4 as a decimal is 11.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 45/4.