How to convert 14 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 14 4/5, 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 14 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 14 × 5 = 70
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 70 + 4 = 74
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 74 ÷ 5 = 14.8

So the mixed number 14 4 5 as a decimal is 14.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 74/5.