Question

What is 9 29/40 as a decimal

Answer 1

The given fraction can be written as decimal 9.725

Explanation:

We are given the following in the question.

We are given a fraction. We have to write the fraction in decimal form.

The given fraction is:

`9\displaystyle(29)/(40)`

First converting the mixed fraction into improper fraction, we have:

`9\displaystyle(29)/(40)\\\\=(40* 9 + 29)/(40) = (389)/(40)`

Now, we have obtained the improper fraction.

Now, we can use the long division method to perform the division.

The decimal form of the given fraction is :

`\displaystyle(389)/(40) = 9.725`

Answer 2

The answer is 9.725

Explanation:

We have been given the mixed fraction
`9(29)/(40)`

First we will concert this to improper fraction.

`(40(9)+29)/(40)`

=
`(389)/(40)`

Now we will divide this using long division or calculator and get the answer 9.725.