How to convert 44 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 44 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 44 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 44 × 9 = 396
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 396 + 9 = 405
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 405 ÷ 9 = 45

So the mixed number 44 9 9 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 405/9 = 45/1.