How to convert 31 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 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 31 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 9 = 279
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 279 + 6 = 285
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 285 ÷ 9 = 31.666666666667

So the mixed number 31 6 9 as a decimal is 31.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 285/9 = 95/3.