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Table of Contents

• How to Convert a Mixed Number to Decimal?
• Mixed Number to Decimal Conversion Table
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Convert a Mixed Number to Decimal?

Converting a mixed number to a decimal involves converting the whole part and the fractional part of the mixed number into a single decimal number. Here is how it is done for the following mixed fraction:

$$3\frac{1}{2}$$

1. Convert the whole part to decimal: Simply divide the whole number by 1. For example, if the mixed number is 3 1/2, then the whole part is 3, and 3 divided by 1 is 3.
2. Convert the fractional part to decimal: Divide the numerator (top part) of the fraction by the denominator (bottom part). For example, in the mixed number 3 1/2, the fractional part is 1/2, so divide 1 by 2 to get 0.5.
3. Add the decimal representation of the whole part and the decimal representation of the fractional part. In our example, 3 + 0.5 = 3.5.
4. The resulting decimal number is the decimal representation of the mixed number. In our example, 3.5 is the decimal equivalent of the mixed number 3 1/2.

$$3\frac{1}{2}=3.5$$

Mixed Number to Decimal Conversion Table

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 ½.

How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

To convert a mixed number to a decimal, first convert the fraction to a decimal, then add it to the whole number. For example, 2 ½ = 2 + 0.5 = 2.5.

What is the formula to convert a mixed number to decimal?

Formula: a b⁄c = a + (b ÷ c), where 'a' is the whole number, 'b' is the numerator, and 'c' is the denominator.

Is converting a mixed number to an improper fraction the same as converting to a decimal?

No. Converting to an improper fraction is an intermediate step; converting to a decimal gives a number with a decimal point, like 2.5.