How to convert 27 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 27 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 27 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 27 × 9 = 243
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 243 + 9 = 252
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 252 ÷ 9 = 28

So the mixed number 27 9 9 as a decimal is 28.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 252/9 = 28/1.