How to convert 55 5/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 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 55 5/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 9 = 495
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 495 + 5 = 500
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 500 ÷ 9 = 55.555555555556

So the mixed number 55 5 9 as a decimal is 55.555555555556.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 500/9.