How to convert 38 6/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 6/6, 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 38 6/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 6 = 228
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 228 + 6 = 234
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 234 ÷ 6 = 39

So the mixed number 38 6 6 as a decimal is 39.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 234/6 = 39/1.