Convert Mixed Number 1 11/50 to Decimal: Step-by-Step Solution

To find the decimal equivalent of the mixed number $1\frac{11}{50}$, we need to convert the fractional part into a decimal.

Step 1: Convert the fractional part $\frac{11}{50}$ into a fraction with a denominator of 100. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2:

$\frac{11 \times 2}{50 \times 2} = \frac{22}{100}$

Step 2: Now, convert the fraction $\frac{22}{100}$ into a decimal. Since the fraction has a denominator of 100, it can easily be expressed as a decimal:

$\frac{22}{100} = 0.22$

Step 3: Combine this decimal with the whole number part of the mixed number. The whole number part is 1, so we add 1 and 0.22:

$1 + 0.22 = 1.22$

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of $1\frac{11}{50}$ is $\mathbf{1.22}$.