How to convert 8 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 9/5, 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 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 5 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 9 = 49
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 5 = 9.8

So the mixed number 8 9 5 as a decimal is 9.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/5.