What is 5 9/4 as a Decimal?

Here we will write the mixed fraction 5 9/4 as a decimal. It is an easy four-step process.
Before we start, 5 9/4 can be labeled as: Whole Number Numerator/Denominator.
Step 1) Multiply the Whole Number by the Denominator:
5 x 4 = 20
Step 2) Add the Numerator to the result from Step 1:
20 + 9 = 29
Step 3) Make it into a fraction without the Whole Number by putting the result from Step 2 over the Original Denominator:
29/4
Step 4) Divide the Numerator by the Denominator to get 5 9/4 as a decimal:
29 / 4 = 7.25
That's it. 5 9/4 as a decimal (rounded to two decimals if necessary) is:
7.25
Mixed Number to Decimal
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