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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 4 = 388
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 388 + 4 = 392
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 392 ÷ 4 = 98

So the mixed number 97 4 4 as a decimal is 98.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 392/4 = 98/1.