How to convert 1 9/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 9/7, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 1 9/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 7 = 7
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 7 + 9 = 16
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 16 ÷ 7 = 2.2857142857143

So the mixed number 1 9 7 as a decimal is 2.2857142857143.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 16/7.