How to convert 29 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 1/2, 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 29 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 2 = 58
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 58 + 1 = 59
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 59 ÷ 2 = 29.5

So the mixed number 29 1 2 as a decimal is 29.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 59/2.