How to convert 66 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 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 66 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 4 = 264
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 264 + 1 = 265
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 265 ÷ 4 = 66.25

So the mixed number 66 1 4 as a decimal is 66.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 265/4.