How to convert 8 9/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 9/4, 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 8 9/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 4 = 32
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 32 + 9 = 41
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 41 ÷ 4 = 10.25

So the mixed number 8 9 4 as a decimal is 10.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 41/4.