How to convert 71 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 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 71 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 4 = 284
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 284 + 1 = 285
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 285 ÷ 4 = 71.25

So the mixed number 71 1 4 as a decimal is 71.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 285/4.