How to convert 2 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 4/1, 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 2 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 1 = 2
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 2 + 4 = 6
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 6 ÷ 1 = 6

So the mixed number 2 4 1 as a decimal is 6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 6/1.