How to convert 9 5/1 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 9 5/1, 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 5/1 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 1 = 9
- Add this result to the numerator: 9 + 5 = 14
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 14 ÷ 1 = 14
So the mixed number as a decimal is 14.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 14/1.