How to convert 53 2/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 2/9, 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 53 2/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 9 = 477
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 477 + 2 = 479
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 479 ÷ 9 = 53.222222222222

So the mixed number 53 2 9 as a decimal is 53.222222222222.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 479/9.