How to convert 89 7/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 89 7/9, 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 7/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 89 × 9 = 801
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 801 + 7 = 808
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 808 ÷ 9 = 89.777777777778

So the mixed number 89 7 9 as a decimal is 89.777777777778.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 808/9.