How to convert 7 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 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 7 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 1 = 7
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 7 + 9 = 16
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 16 ÷ 1 = 16

So the mixed number 7 9 1 as a decimal is 16.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 16/1.