How to convert 71 4/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 4/9, 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 71 4/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 9 = 639
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 639 + 4 = 643
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 643 ÷ 9 = 71.444444444444

So the mixed number 71 4 9 as a decimal is 71.444444444444.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 643/9.