How to convert 2 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 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 2 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 9 = 18
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 18 + 9 = 27
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 27 ÷ 9 = 3

So the mixed number 2 9 9 as a decimal is 3.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 27/9 = 3/1.