How to convert 2 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 8 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 6 = 22
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 22 ÷ 8 = 2.75

So the mixed number 2 6 8 as a decimal is 2.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 22/8 = 11/4.