How to convert 37 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 37 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 37 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 37 × 9 = 333
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 333 + 6 = 339
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 339 ÷ 9 = 37.666666666667

So the mixed number 37 6 9 as a decimal is 37.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 339/9 = 113/3.