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
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 5 = 40
- Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 9 = 49
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 5 = 9.8
So the mixed number as a decimal is 9.8.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/5.