How to convert 67 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 67 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 67 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 67 × 4 = 268
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 268 + 1 = 269
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 269 ÷ 4 = 67.25

So the mixed number 67 1 4 as a decimal is 67.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 269/4.