How to convert 56 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 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 56 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 9 = 504
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 504 + 9 = 513
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 513 ÷ 9 = 57

So the mixed number 56 9 9 as a decimal is 57.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 513/9 = 57/1.