How to convert 3 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 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 3 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 9 = 27
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 27 + 6 = 33
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 33 ÷ 9 = 3.6666666666667

So the mixed number 3 6 9 as a decimal is 3.6666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 33/9 = 11/3.