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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 1 = 7
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 7 + 2 = 9
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 9 ÷ 1 = 9

So the mixed number 7 2 1 as a decimal is 9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 9/1.