How to convert 50 1/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 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 50 1/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 1 = 50
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 50 + 1 = 51
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 51 ÷ 1 = 51

So the mixed number 50 1 1 as a decimal is 51.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 51/1.