How to convert 9 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 1/8, 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 9 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 8 = 72
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 72 + 1 = 73
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 73 ÷ 8 = 9.125

So the mixed number 9 1 8 as a decimal is 9.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 73/8.