How to convert 9 7/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 7/4, 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 7/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 4 = 36
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 36 + 7 = 43
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 43 ÷ 4 = 10.75

So the mixed number 9 7 4 as a decimal is 10.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 43/4.