If you can convert a fraction to a decimal, you can easily convert a mixed number, also called a mixed fraction, to a decimal.
A mixed number is a whole number as well as some parts of a whole as fraction.
When you convert a mixed fraction to a decimal, there are two strategies:
Let's take a look at some examples.
First change the mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
Now divide 7 into 30.
Since 30 is greater than 7, the quotient will be a whole number and a decimal.
Round the decimal to the nearest hundredth.
First change the mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
Now divide 5 into 63.
Now add 0.4 to 3 .
First convert the fractional part by dividing 4 into 1.
1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
Now add 0.25 to 6.