How to convert 26 2/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 2/3, 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 2/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 3 = 78
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 78 + 2 = 80
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 80 ÷ 3 = 26.666666666667

So the mixed number 26 2 3 as a decimal is 26.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 80/3.