How to convert 29 4/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 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 29 4/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 4 = 116
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 116 + 4 = 120
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 120 ÷ 4 = 30

So the mixed number 29 4 4 as a decimal is 30.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 120/4 = 30/1.