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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 4 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 4 = 108
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 108 ÷ 4 = 27

So the mixed number 26 4 4 as a decimal is 27.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 108/4 = 27/1.