To convert the mixed number 9 4 into a decimal, we start by understanding its components. The ‘9’ represents the whole number part, while ‘4’ is the fractional part, specifically 4 out of 25.
We can express this mixed number as:
9 + (4/25)
Next, we need to convert the fraction 4/25 into decimal form. To do that, we divide 4 by 25:
4 ÷ 25 = 0.16
Now, we add this decimal to the whole number ‘9’:
9 + 0.16 = 9.16
Therefore, the decimal representation of the mixed number 9 4 is 9.16.