How to convert 39 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 39 6/1, 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 39 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 1 = 39
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 39 + 6 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 1 = 45

So the mixed number 39 6 1 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 45/1.