How to convert 79 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 10/10, 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 79 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 10 = 790
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 790 + 10 = 800
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 800 ÷ 10 = 80

So the mixed number 79 10 10 as a decimal is 80.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 800/10 = 80/1.