How to convert 62 2/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 2/9, 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 62 2/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 9 = 558
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 558 + 2 = 560
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 560 ÷ 9 = 62.222222222222

So the mixed number 62 2 9 as a decimal is 62.222222222222.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 560/9.