How to convert 22 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 22 2/4, 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 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 22 × 4 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 2 = 90
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 90 ÷ 4 = 22.5

So the mixed number 22 2 4 as a decimal is 22.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 90/4 = 45/2.