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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 88 × 9 = 792
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 792 + 9 = 801
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 801 ÷ 9 = 89

So the mixed number 88 9 9 as a decimal is 89.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 801/9 = 89/1.