How to convert 70 9/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 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 70 9/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 9 = 630
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 630 + 9 = 639
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 639 ÷ 9 = 71

So the mixed number 70 9 9 as a decimal is 71.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 639/9 = 71/1.