How to convert 8 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 9/1, 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 8 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 1 = 8
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 8 + 9 = 17
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 17 ÷ 1 = 17

So the mixed number 8 9 1 as a decimal is 17.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 17/1.