How do you change a mixed number in to a decimal? - Answers

By a mixed number if you mean say 1 1/4 . So to convert 1 1/4 to a decimal, the coefficient '1' remains as '1'. We then take '1/4' This means one divided by '4'. You will say cannot be done, but oh!!! yes it can . Set up your division bracket. 4)1.0000 Note the decimal point and the 'string of zeroes'. We say 4 divided into '1' won't go. So zero in the answer , then carry the decimal point into the answer. With a remainder of '1' 4)10.000 = 0. The remainder of '1' is carried onto the first decimal zero so its reads '10'. We say 4 divided into '10' will go, answer is '2' (8) and a remainder of '2' So zero in the answer , then carry the decimal point into the answer. With a remainder of '2 So 4)100.0 = 0.2...' The remainder '2' is carried on to the second decimal , so it reads '20' We say 4 divided into '20' will go, answer is '5' (20) and NO remainder. Since there is no remainder the division is complete. Hence 4)100.0 = 0.25 Add the 0.25 to the coefficient '1' so we have 1.25 = 1 1/4