How to convert 8 9/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 9/2, 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 9/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 2 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 9 = 25
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 25 ÷ 2 = 12.5

So the mixed number 8 9 2 as a decimal is 12.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 25/2.