How to convert 43 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 43 2/1, 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 43 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 1 = 43
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 43 + 2 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 1 = 45

So the mixed number 43 2 1 as a decimal is 45.

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