How to convert 23 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 4/6, 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 23 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 6 = 138
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 138 + 4 = 142
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 142 ÷ 6 = 23.666666666667

So the mixed number 23 4 6 as a decimal is 23.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 142/6 = 71/3.