How to convert 11 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 2/1, 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 11 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 1 = 11
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 11 + 2 = 13
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 13 ÷ 1 = 13

So the mixed number 11 2 1 as a decimal is 13.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 13/1.