How to convert 98 5/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 98 5/9, 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 98 5/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 98 × 9 = 882
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 882 + 5 = 887
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 887 ÷ 9 = 98.555555555556

So the mixed number 98 5 9 as a decimal is 98.555555555556.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 887/9.