Converting 23.9 to a Mixed Number for Grade 5 Students

How to Convert 23.9 to a Mixed Number

To convert the decimal number 23.9 into a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Understand the definition: A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 2 ¹/₂ is a mixed number that means 2 whole parts and 1/2 of another part.
2. Separate the whole number: Look at the whole number part of the decimal. In 23.9, the whole number part is 23.
3. Convert the decimal to a fraction: Now, focus on the decimal part, which is .9. To convert this into a fraction:
• The decimal 0.9 can be written as 9/10 because it means 9 tenths of a whole.
4. Combine the whole number and the fraction: Now that we have the whole number (23) and the fraction (9/10), we can combine them to form the mixed number:
• Thus, 23.9 can be written as 23 ⁹/₁₀.
5. Final Result: Therefore, the mixed number for 23.9 is 23 ⁹/₁₀.

It’s important to remember that mixed numbers are used to represent a whole number together with a fraction, which is exactly what we’ve done here!