How to convert 88 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 88 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 88 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 5 = 440
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 440 + 9 = 449
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 449 ÷ 5 = 89.8

So the mixed number 88 9 5 as a decimal is 89.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 449/5.