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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 9 = 63
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 63 + 9 = 72
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 72 ÷ 9 = 8

So the mixed number 7 9 9 as a decimal is 8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 72/9 = 8/1.