How to convert 34 5/1 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 34 5/1, 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 34 5/1 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 1 = 34
- Add this result to the numerator: 34 + 5 = 39
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 39 ÷ 1 = 39
So the mixed number as a decimal is 39.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 39/1.