How to convert 28 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 28 2/1, 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 28 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 1 = 28
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 28 + 2 = 30
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 30 ÷ 1 = 30

So the mixed number 28 2 1 as a decimal is 30.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 30/1.