How to convert 21 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 6/1, 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 21 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 1 = 21
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 21 + 6 = 27
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 27 ÷ 1 = 27

So the mixed number 21 6 1 as a decimal is 27.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 27/1.