How to convert 25 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 25 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 25 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 25 × 9 = 225
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 225 + 6 = 231
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 231 ÷ 9 = 25.666666666667

So the mixed number 25 6 9 as a decimal is 25.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 231/9 = 77/3.