How do you turn the mixed number a into a decimal?

Answer 1

To convert a mixed number/fraction into a decimal, you must first make the mixed number into a improper fraction. Then, you must divide the numerator by the denominator to get the decimal value/answer.

Example: Convert the following mixed fraction to a decimal

2 1/2

First, multiply the whole number 2 by the denominator 2:

2 x 2 = 4

Then, take the above result and add it to the numerator:

4 + 1 = 5 <- This becomes our new numerator

Rewrite the fraction with the new numerator:

5 / 2

Now, to convert this to a decimal number, simply divide the numerator 5 by the denominator 2:

5 / 2 = 2.5

Thus,

2 1/2 = 2.5