How to convert 57 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 57 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 57 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 57 × 1 = 57
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 57 + 9 = 66
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 66 ÷ 1 = 66

So the mixed number 57 9 1 as a decimal is 66.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 66/1.