How to convert 3 6/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 6/2, 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 6/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 2 = 6
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 6 + 6 = 12
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 12 ÷ 2 = 6

So the mixed number 3 6 2 as a decimal is 6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 12/2 = 6/1.