How to convert 65 7/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 65 7/9, 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 65 7/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 9 = 585
- Add this result to the numerator: 585 + 7 = 592
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 592 ÷ 9 = 65.777777777778
So the mixed number as a decimal is 65.777777777778.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 592/9.