How to convert 2 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 4/6, 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 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 6 = 12
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 12 + 4 = 16
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 16 ÷ 6 = 2.6666666666667

So the mixed number 2 4 6 as a decimal is 2.6666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 16/6 = 8/3.