How to convert 18 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 18 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 18 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 18 × 9 = 162
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 162 + 6 = 168
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 168 ÷ 9 = 18.666666666667

So the mixed number 18 6 9 as a decimal is 18.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 168/9 = 56/3.