How to convert 16 3/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 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 16 3/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 4 = 64
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 64 + 3 = 67
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 67 ÷ 4 = 16.75

So the mixed number 16 3 4 as a decimal is 16.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 67/4.