How to convert 39 6/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 39 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 39 6/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 6 = 234
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 234 + 6 = 240
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 240 ÷ 6 = 40

So the mixed number 39 6 6 as a decimal is 40.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 240/6 = 40/1.