How to convert 3 6/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 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 3 6/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 10 = 30
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 30 + 6 = 36
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 36 ÷ 10 = 3.6

So the mixed number 3 6 10 as a decimal is 3.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 36/10 = 18/5.