1. Convert the fraction to a decimal: Divide the numerator by the denominator.
2. Add this decimal number to the whole number part of the mixed number.
Example: Convert the mixed number 7 1/4 to a decimal
Step One: Convert the fraction to a decimal: Divide 1 by 4
1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
Step two: Add 0.25 to the whole number 7:
7 + 0.25 = 7.25