How to convert 26 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 4 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 2 = 106
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 106 ÷ 4 = 26.5

So the mixed number 26 2 4 as a decimal is 26.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 106/4 = 53/2.