How to convert 20 6/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 20 6/3, 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 6/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 20 × 3 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 6 = 66
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 66 ÷ 3 = 22

So the mixed number 20 6 3 as a decimal is 22.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 66/3 = 22/1.