How to convert 62 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 2/4, 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 62 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 4 = 248
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 248 + 2 = 250
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 250 ÷ 4 = 62.5

So the mixed number 62 2 4 as a decimal is 62.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 250/4 = 125/2.