How to convert 34 7/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 7/4, 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 34 7/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 4 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 7 = 143
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 143 ÷ 4 = 35.75

So the mixed number 34 7 4 as a decimal is 35.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 143/4.