How to convert 3 6/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 6/4, 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 6/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 4 = 12
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 12 + 6 = 18
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 18 ÷ 4 = 4.5

So the mixed number 3 6 4 as a decimal is 4.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 18/4 = 9/2.