How to convert 1 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 4/6, 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 1 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 6 = 6
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 6 + 4 = 10
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 10 ÷ 6 = 1.6666666666667

So the mixed number 1 4 6 as a decimal is 1.6666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 10/6 = 5/3.