How to convert 64 9/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 64 9/4, 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 64 9/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 64 × 4 = 256
- Add this result to the numerator: 256 + 9 = 265
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 265 ÷ 4 = 66.25
So the mixed number as a decimal is 66.25.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 265/4.