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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 5 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 9 = 54
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 54 ÷ 5 = 10.8

So the mixed number 9 9 5 as a decimal is 10.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 54/5.