How to convert 97 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 10 = 970
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 970 + 7 = 977
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 977 ÷ 10 = 97.7

So the mixed number 97 7 10 as a decimal is 97.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 977/10.