How to convert 31 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 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 31 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 1 = 31
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 31 + 2 = 33
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 33 ÷ 1 = 33

So the mixed number 31 2 1 as a decimal is 33.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 33/1.