How to convert 97 9/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 9/4, 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 9/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 4 = 388
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 388 + 9 = 397
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 397 ÷ 4 = 99.25

So the mixed number 97 9 4 as a decimal is 99.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 397/4.