How to convert 35 8/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 35 8/9, 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 35 8/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 9 = 315
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 315 + 8 = 323
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 323 ÷ 9 = 35.888888888889

So the mixed number 35 8 9 as a decimal is 35.888888888889.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 323/9.