How to convert 22 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 22 1/2, 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 22 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 22 × 2 = 44
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 44 + 1 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 2 = 22.5

So the mixed number 22 1 2 as a decimal is 22.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 45/2.