How to convert 20 10/6 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 20 10/6, 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 20 10/6 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 20 × 6 = 120
- Add this result to the numerator: 120 + 10 = 130
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 130 ÷ 6 = 21.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 21.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 130/6 = 65/3.