How to convert 100 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 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 100 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 6 = 600
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 600 + 4 = 604
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 604 ÷ 6 = 100.66666666667

So the mixed number 100 4 6 as a decimal is 100.66666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 604/6 = 302/3.