How to convert 38 9/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 9/4, 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 38 9/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 4 = 152
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 152 + 9 = 161
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 161 ÷ 4 = 40.25

So the mixed number 38 9 4 as a decimal is 40.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 161/4.