How to convert 13 7/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 7/7, 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 13 7/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 7 = 91
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 91 + 7 = 98
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 98 ÷ 7 = 14

So the mixed number 13 7 7 as a decimal is 14.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 98/7 = 14/1.