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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 6 = 6
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 6 + 6 = 12
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 12 ÷ 6 = 2

So the mixed number 1 6 6 as a decimal is 2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 12/6 = 2/1.