How to convert 78 9/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 78 9/4, 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 78 9/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 78 × 4 = 312
- Add this result to the numerator: 312 + 9 = 321
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 321 ÷ 4 = 80.25
So the mixed number as a decimal is 80.25.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 321/4.