How to convert 13 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 4/1, 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 13 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 1 = 13
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 13 + 4 = 17
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 17 ÷ 1 = 17

So the mixed number 13 4 1 as a decimal is 17.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 17/1.