How to convert 89 7/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 89 7/4, 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 89 7/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 89 × 4 = 356
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 356 + 7 = 363
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 363 ÷ 4 = 90.75

So the mixed number 89 7 4 as a decimal is 90.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 363/4.