How to convert 94 2/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 94 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 94 2/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 94 × 4 = 376
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 376 + 2 = 378
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 378 ÷ 4 = 94.5

So the mixed number 94 2 4 as a decimal is 94.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 378/4 = 189/2.