How to convert 99 2/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 99 2/2, 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 2/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 99 × 2 = 198
- Add this result to the numerator: 198 + 2 = 200
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 200 ÷ 2 = 100
So the mixed number as a decimal is 100.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 200/2 = 100/1.