How to convert 16 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 6/5, 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 16 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 5 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 6 = 86
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 86 ÷ 5 = 17.2

So the mixed number 16 6 5 as a decimal is 17.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 86/5.