How to convert 4 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 1/2, 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 4 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 2 = 8
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 8 + 1 = 9
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 9 ÷ 2 = 4.5

So the mixed number 4 1 2 as a decimal is 4.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 9/2.