How to convert 20 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 20 1/4, 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 20 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 20 × 4 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 1 = 81
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 81 ÷ 4 = 20.25

So the mixed number 20 1 4 as a decimal is 20.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 81/4.