How to convert 17 7/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 7/4, 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 17 7/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 4 = 68
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 68 + 7 = 75
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 75 ÷ 4 = 18.75

So the mixed number 17 7 4 as a decimal is 18.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 75/4.