How to convert 17 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 1/2, 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 17 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 2 = 34
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 34 + 1 = 35
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 35 ÷ 2 = 17.5

So the mixed number 17 1 2 as a decimal is 17.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 35/2.