How to convert 3 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 6/5, 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 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 5 = 15
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 15 + 6 = 21
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 21 ÷ 5 = 4.2

So the mixed number 3 6 5 as a decimal is 4.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 21/5.