How to convert 14 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 14 5/1, 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 14 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 14 × 1 = 14
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 14 + 5 = 19
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 19 ÷ 1 = 19

So the mixed number 14 5 1 as a decimal is 19.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 19/1.