How to convert 30 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 30 10/1, 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 30 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 30 × 1 = 30
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 30 + 10 = 40
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 40 ÷ 1 = 40

So the mixed number 30 10 1 as a decimal is 40.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 40/1.