How to convert 90 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 90 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 90 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 90 × 4 = 360
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 360 + 2 = 362
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 362 ÷ 4 = 90.5

So the mixed number 90 2 4 as a decimal is 90.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 362/4 = 181/2.