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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 4 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 1 = 17
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 17 ÷ 4 = 4.25

So the mixed number 4 1 4 as a decimal is 4.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 17/4.