How to convert 13 3/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 3/4, 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 13 3/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 4 = 52
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 3 = 55
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 55 ÷ 4 = 13.75

So the mixed number 13 3 4 as a decimal is 13.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 55/4.