How to convert 24 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 24 6/9, 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 24 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 24 × 9 = 216
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 216 + 6 = 222
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 222 ÷ 9 = 24.666666666667

So the mixed number 24 6 9 as a decimal is 24.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 222/9 = 74/3.