How to convert 37 7/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 37 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 37 7/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 37 × 4 = 148
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 148 + 7 = 155
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 155 ÷ 4 = 38.75

So the mixed number 37 7 4 as a decimal is 38.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 155/4.