How to convert 55 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 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 55 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 4 = 220
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 220 + 1 = 221
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 221 ÷ 4 = 55.25

So the mixed number 55 1 4 as a decimal is 55.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 221/4.