How to convert 14 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 14 9/9, 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 14 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 14 × 9 = 126
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 126 + 9 = 135
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 135 ÷ 9 = 15

So the mixed number 14 9 9 as a decimal is 15.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 135/9 = 15/1.