How to convert 79 4/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 4/4, 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 79 4/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 4 = 316
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 316 + 4 = 320
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 320 ÷ 4 = 80

So the mixed number 79 4 4 as a decimal is 80.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 320/4 = 80/1.