How to convert 26 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 9 = 234
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 234 + 6 = 240
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 240 ÷ 9 = 26.666666666667

So the mixed number 26 6 9 as a decimal is 26.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 240/9 = 80/3.