How to convert 65 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 65 9/1, 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 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 1 = 65
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 65 + 9 = 74
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 74 ÷ 1 = 74

So the mixed number 65 9 1 as a decimal is 74.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 74/1.