How to convert 13 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 6/9, 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 13 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 9 = 117
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 117 + 6 = 123
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 123 ÷ 9 = 13.666666666667

So the mixed number 13 6 9 as a decimal is 13.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 123/9 = 41/3.