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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 9 = 495
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 495 + 9 = 504
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 504 ÷ 9 = 56

So the mixed number 55 9 9 as a decimal is 56.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 504/9 = 56/1.