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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 9 = 153
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 153 + 9 = 162
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 162 ÷ 9 = 18

So the mixed number 17 9 9 as a decimal is 18.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 162/9 = 18/1.