How to convert 7 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 2/4, 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 7 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 4 = 28
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 28 + 2 = 30
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 30 ÷ 4 = 7.5

So the mixed number 7 2 4 as a decimal is 7.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 30/4 = 15/2.