How to convert 23 5/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 5/9, 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 23 5/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 9 = 207
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 207 + 5 = 212
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 212 ÷ 9 = 23.555555555556

So the mixed number 23 5 9 as a decimal is 23.555555555556.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 212/9.