How to convert 5 5/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 5/9, 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 5 5/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 9 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 5 = 50
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 50 ÷ 9 = 5.5555555555556

So the mixed number 5 5 9 as a decimal is 5.5555555555556.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 50/9.