How to convert 7 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 1/2, 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 7 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 2 = 14
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 14 + 1 = 15
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 15 ÷ 2 = 7.5

So the mixed number 7 1 2 as a decimal is 7.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 15/2.