How to convert 89 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 89 6/9, 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 89 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 89 × 9 = 801
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 801 + 6 = 807
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 807 ÷ 9 = 89.666666666667

So the mixed number 89 6 9 as a decimal is 89.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 807/9 = 269/3.