How to convert 29 7/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 7/1, 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 29 7/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 1 = 29
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 29 + 7 = 36
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 36 ÷ 1 = 36

So the mixed number 29 7 1 as a decimal is 36.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 36/1.