How to convert 68 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 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 68 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 4 = 272
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 272 + 1 = 273
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 273 ÷ 4 = 68.25

So the mixed number 68 1 4 as a decimal is 68.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 273/4.