How to convert 26 10/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 10/6, 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 26 10/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 6 = 156
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 156 + 10 = 166
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 166 ÷ 6 = 27.666666666667

So the mixed number 26 10 6 as a decimal is 27.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 166/6 = 83/3.