How to convert 56 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 2/1, 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 56 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 1 = 56
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 56 + 2 = 58
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 58 ÷ 1 = 58

So the mixed number 56 2 1 as a decimal is 58.

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