How to convert 49 1/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 1/1, 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 49 1/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 1 = 49
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 49 + 1 = 50
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 50 ÷ 1 = 50

So the mixed number 49 1 1 as a decimal is 50.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 50/1.