How to convert 55 3/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 3/1, 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 55 3/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 1 = 55
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 55 + 3 = 58
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 58 ÷ 1 = 58

So the mixed number 55 3 1 as a decimal is 58.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 58/1.