How to convert 7 2/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 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 7 2/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 9 = 63
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 63 + 2 = 65
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 65 ÷ 9 = 7.2222222222222

So the mixed number 7 2 9 as a decimal is 7.2222222222222.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 65/9.