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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 54 × 9 = 486
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 486 + 9 = 495
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 495 ÷ 9 = 55

So the mixed number 54 9 9 as a decimal is 55.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 495/9 = 55/1.