How to convert 22 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 22 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 22 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 22 × 4 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 1 = 89
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 89 ÷ 4 = 22.25

So the mixed number 22 1 4 as a decimal is 22.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 89/4.