Question

Do any of you know how to easily and properly convert a mixed fraction to a decimal?​

Answer 1

Here's a 2 step conversion.

Explanation:

1. Convert the fraction to a decimal: Divide the numerator by the denominator

2. Add this decimal number to the whole number part of the mixed number

A mixed number is a whole number plus a fraction. To find the decimal form of a fraction just divide the numerator by the denominator using a calculator or long division. Then add the decimal number to the whole number.

Example: Convert the mixed number 7 1/4 to a decimal

Convert the fraction to a decimal: Divide 1 by 4

1 ÷ 4 = 0.25

Add 0.25 to the whole number 7:

7 + 0.25 = 7.25

Answer 2

Explanation:

first you would have to make it an improper fraction

Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

Add the answer to the numerator.

Write answer over the denominator.

then to get the decimal for that divide the numerator in to the denominator