How to convert 49 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 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 49 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 4 = 196
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 196 + 1 = 197
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 197 ÷ 4 = 49.25

So the mixed number 49 1 4 as a decimal is 49.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 197/4.