How to convert 2 5/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 5/4, 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 2 5/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 4 = 8
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 8 + 5 = 13
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 13 ÷ 4 = 3.25

So the mixed number 2 5 4 as a decimal is 3.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 13/4.