How to convert 11 5/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 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 11 5/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 4 = 44
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 44 + 5 = 49
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 4 = 12.25

So the mixed number 11 5 4 as a decimal is 12.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/4.