How to convert 17 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 9/1, 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 17 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 1 = 17
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 17 + 9 = 26
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 26 ÷ 1 = 26

So the mixed number 17 9 1 as a decimal is 26.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 26/1.