How to convert 9 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 5 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 4 = 49
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 5 = 9.8

So the mixed number 9 4 5 as a decimal is 9.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/5.