document.write( "Question 206866: Are there multiple ways to convert a mixed number to a decimal?\r
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document.write( "I can only think of one way...
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document.write( "To convert a mixed number to a decimal, you would have to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then convert the improper fraction to a decimal
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Algebra.Com's Answer #156366 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! In converting a mixed number to a decimal it is not necessary to convert to an improper fraction. \n" ); document.write( "Just convert the fraction to a decimal equivalent such as shown below. \n" ); document.write( "Divide the numerator by the denominator, properly place the decimal and show the whole number to the left of the decimal. \n" ); document.write( "The whole number is the part of a decimal number that is to the left of the decimal such as in money. \n" ); document.write( "1 1/3=1.33 \n" ); document.write( "12 1/4=12.25 \n" ); document.write( "1/200=.005 \n" ); document.write( " |