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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 9 = 522
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 522 + 9 = 531
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 531 ÷ 9 = 59

So the mixed number 58 9 9 as a decimal is 59.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 531/9 = 59/1.