How to convert 58 9/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 58 9/10, 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 58 9/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 10 = 580
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 580 + 9 = 589
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 589 ÷ 10 = 58.9

So the mixed number 58 9 10 as a decimal is 58.9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 589/10.