How to convert 9 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 8 = 72
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 72 + 4 = 76
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 76 ÷ 8 = 9.5

So the mixed number 9 4 8 as a decimal is 9.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 76/8 = 19/2.