How to convert 28 9/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 28 9/10, 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 28 9/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 10 = 280
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 9 = 289
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 289 ÷ 10 = 28.9

So the mixed number 28 9 10 as a decimal is 28.9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 289/10.