How to convert 36 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 36 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 36 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 1 = 36
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 36 + 2 = 38
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 38 ÷ 1 = 38

So the mixed number 36 2 1 as a decimal is 38.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 38/1.