How to convert 97 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 4/10, 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 97 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 10 = 970
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 970 + 4 = 974
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 974 ÷ 10 = 97.4

So the mixed number 97 4 10 as a decimal is 97.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 974/10 = 487/5.