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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 9 = 252
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 252 + 9 = 261
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 261 ÷ 9 = 29

So the mixed number 28 9 9 as a decimal is 29.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 261/9 = 29/1.