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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 10 = 260
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 6 = 266
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 266 ÷ 10 = 26.6

So the mixed number 26 6 10 as a decimal is 26.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 266/10 = 133/5.