How to convert 12 2/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 12 2/9, 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 12 2/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 12 × 9 = 108
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 108 + 2 = 110
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 110 ÷ 9 = 12.222222222222

So the mixed number 12 2 9 as a decimal is 12.222222222222.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 110/9.