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Last updated on March 17th, 2025
Converting mixed numbers to decimals involves understanding fractions and decimals. A mixed number includes a whole number and a fraction. Here, 14 is the whole number, and 1/8 is the fractional part. The fraction has a numerator (1) and a denominator (8). Decimals use a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.
14 1/8 as a decimal can be written as 14.125.
To convert 14 1/8 to a decimal, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the mixed number. The whole number is 14, and the fraction is 1/8.
Step 2: Convert the fraction 1/8 into a decimal. Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (8) to get 0.125.
Step 3: Combine the whole number with the decimal. Add 14 (the whole number) to 0.125 (the decimal equivalent of the fraction). The result is 14.125.