How to convert 36 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 36 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 36 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 9 = 324
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 324 + 6 = 330
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 330 ÷ 9 = 36.666666666667

So the mixed number 36 6 9 as a decimal is 36.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 330/9 = 110/3.