How to convert 2 2/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 2 2/9, 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 2 2/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 9 = 18
- Add this result to the numerator: 18 + 2 = 20
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 20 ÷ 9 = 2.2222222222222
So the mixed number as a decimal is 2.2222222222222.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 20/9.