How to convert 16 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 1/4, 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 16 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 4 = 64
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 64 + 1 = 65
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 65 ÷ 4 = 16.25

So the mixed number 16 1 4 as a decimal is 16.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 65/4.