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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 6 = 12
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 12 + 8 = 20
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 20 ÷ 6 = 3.3333333333333

So the mixed number 2 8 6 as a decimal is 3.3333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 20/6 = 10/3.