How to convert 6 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 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 6 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 4 = 24
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 24 + 1 = 25
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 25 ÷ 4 = 6.25

So the mixed number 6 1 4 as a decimal is 6.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 25/4.