How to convert 54 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 54 9/1, 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 54 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 54 × 1 = 54
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 54 + 9 = 63
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 63 ÷ 1 = 63

So the mixed number 54 9 1 as a decimal is 63.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 63/1.