How to convert 100 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 9/5, 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 100 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 5 = 500
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 500 + 9 = 509
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 509 ÷ 5 = 101.8

So the mixed number 100 9 5 as a decimal is 101.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 509/5.