How to convert 85 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 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 85 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 1 = 85
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 85 + 2 = 87
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 87 ÷ 1 = 87

So the mixed number 85 2 1 as a decimal is 87.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 87/1.