How to convert 26 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 1 = 26
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 26 + 10 = 36
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 36 ÷ 1 = 36

So the mixed number 26 10 1 as a decimal is 36.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 36/1.