How to convert 2 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 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 2 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 5 = 10
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 10 + 6 = 16
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 16 ÷ 5 = 3.2

So the mixed number 2 6 5 as a decimal is 3.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 16/5.