How to convert 2 3/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 3/6, 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 2 3/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 6 = 12
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 12 + 3 = 15
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 15 ÷ 6 = 2.5

So the mixed number 2 3 6 as a decimal is 2.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 15/6 = 5/2.