How to convert 52 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 4/1, 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 52 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 1 = 52
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 4 = 56
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 56 ÷ 1 = 56

So the mixed number 52 4 1 as a decimal is 56.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 56/1.