How to convert 97 9/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 97 9/10, 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 9/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 10 = 970
- Add this result to the numerator: 970 + 9 = 979
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 979 ÷ 10 = 97.9
So the mixed number as a decimal is 97.9.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 979/10.