How to convert 53 4/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 53 4/4, 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 53 4/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 4 = 212
- Add this result to the numerator: 212 + 4 = 216
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 216 ÷ 4 = 54
So the mixed number as a decimal is 54.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 216/4 = 54/1.