How to convert 100 5/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 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 100 5/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 4 = 400
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 400 + 5 = 405
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 405 ÷ 4 = 101.25

So the mixed number 100 5 4 as a decimal is 101.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 405/4.