How to convert 1 6/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 6/7, 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 6/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 7 = 7
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 7 + 6 = 13
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 13 ÷ 7 = 1.8571428571429

So the mixed number 1 6 7 as a decimal is 1.8571428571429.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 13/7.