How to convert 4 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 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 4 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 9 = 36
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 36 + 9 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 9 = 5

So the mixed number 4 9 9 as a decimal is 5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 45/9 = 5/1.