How to convert 8 9/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 8 9/10, 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 8 9/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 10 = 80
- Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 9 = 89
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 89 ÷ 10 = 8.9
So the mixed number as a decimal is 8.9.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 89/10.