To convert the mixed number 1 3/4 into a decimal, we first need to understand both parts of the mixed number: the whole number and the fraction. The whole number is 1, and the fraction is 3/4.
Now, let’s convert the fraction 3/4 into a decimal. To do this, we divide 3 by 4.
3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
Next, we add this decimal to the whole number:
1 + 0.75 = 1.75
Therefore, 1 3/4 as a decimal is 1.75.