How to convert 21 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 10/1, 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 21 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 1 = 21
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 21 + 10 = 31
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 31 ÷ 1 = 31

So the mixed number 21 10 1 as a decimal is 31.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 31/1.