How to convert 26 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 9 = 234
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 234 + 9 = 243
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 243 ÷ 9 = 27

So the mixed number 26 9 9 as a decimal is 27.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 243/9 = 27/1.