How to convert 20 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 20 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 20 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 20 × 1 = 20
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 20 + 9 = 29
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 29 ÷ 1 = 29

So the mixed number 20 9 1 as a decimal is 29.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 29/1.