How to convert 10 7/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 7/9, 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 10 7/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 9 = 90
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 90 + 7 = 97
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 97 ÷ 9 = 10.777777777778

So the mixed number 10 7 9 as a decimal is 10.777777777778.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 97/9.