How to convert 99 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 99 2/1, 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 99 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 99 × 1 = 99
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 99 + 2 = 101
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 101 ÷ 1 = 101

So the mixed number 99 2 1 as a decimal is 101.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 101/1.