How to convert 42 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 42 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 42 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 42 × 9 = 378
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 378 + 6 = 384
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 384 ÷ 9 = 42.666666666667

So the mixed number 42 6 9 as a decimal is 42.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 384/9 = 128/3.