How to convert 9 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 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 9 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 4 = 36
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 36 + 1 = 37
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 37 ÷ 4 = 9.25

So the mixed number 9 1 4 as a decimal is 9.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 37/4.