How to convert 11 4/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 4/4, 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 11 4/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 4 = 44
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 44 + 4 = 48
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 48 ÷ 4 = 12

So the mixed number 11 4 4 as a decimal is 12.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 48/4 = 12/1.