How to convert 15 6/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 15 6/4, 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 15 6/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 15 × 4 = 60
- Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 6 = 66
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 66 ÷ 4 = 16.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 16.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 66/4 = 33/2.