How to convert 26 9/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 9/4, 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 9/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 4 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 9 = 113
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 113 ÷ 4 = 28.25

So the mixed number 26 9 4 as a decimal is 28.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 113/4.