How to convert 96 7/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 7/7, 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 96 7/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 7 = 672
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 672 + 7 = 679
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 679 ÷ 7 = 97

So the mixed number 96 7 7 as a decimal is 97.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 679/7 = 97/1.