How to convert 44 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 44 5/1, 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 44 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 44 × 1 = 44
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 44 + 5 = 49
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 1 = 49

So the mixed number 44 5 1 as a decimal is 49.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/1.