How to convert 88 9/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 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 88 9/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 4 = 352
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 352 + 9 = 361
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 361 ÷ 4 = 90.25

So the mixed number 88 9 4 as a decimal is 90.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 361/4.