How to convert 19 8/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 19 8/9, 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 19 8/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 19 × 9 = 171
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 171 + 8 = 179
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 179 ÷ 9 = 19.888888888889

So the mixed number 19 8 9 as a decimal is 19.888888888889.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 179/9.