How to convert 58 9/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 58 9/2, 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 9/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 2 = 116
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 116 + 9 = 125
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 125 ÷ 2 = 62.5

So the mixed number 58 9 2 as a decimal is 62.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 125/2.