How to convert 38 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 4/1, 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 38 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 1 = 38
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 38 + 4 = 42
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 42 ÷ 1 = 42

So the mixed number 38 4 1 as a decimal is 42.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 42/1.