How to convert 88 9/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 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 88 9/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 10 = 880
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 880 + 9 = 889
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 889 ÷ 10 = 88.9

So the mixed number 88 9 10 as a decimal is 88.9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 889/10.