How to convert 9 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 10/5, 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 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 5 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 10 = 55
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 55 ÷ 5 = 11

So the mixed number 9 10 5 as a decimal is 11.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 55/5 = 11/1.