How to convert 23 1/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 1/1, 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 23 1/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 1 = 23
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 23 + 1 = 24
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 24 ÷ 1 = 24

So the mixed number 23 1 1 as a decimal is 24.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 24/1.