How to convert 52 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 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 52 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 9 = 468
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 468 + 9 = 477
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 477 ÷ 9 = 53

So the mixed number 52 9 9 as a decimal is 53.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 477/9 = 53/1.