How to convert 2 6/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 6/10, 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 6/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 10 = 20
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 20 + 6 = 26
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 26 ÷ 10 = 2.6

So the mixed number 2 6 10 as a decimal is 2.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 26/10 = 13/5.