How to convert 50 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 1/2, 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 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 2 = 100
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 100 + 1 = 101
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 101 ÷ 2 = 50.5

So the mixed number 50 1 2 as a decimal is 50.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 101/2.