How to convert 67 7/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 67 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 67 7/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 67 × 9 = 603
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 603 + 7 = 610
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 610 ÷ 9 = 67.777777777778

So the mixed number 67 7 9 as a decimal is 67.777777777778.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 610/9.