How to convert 44 2/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 44 2/6, 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 44 2/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 44 × 6 = 264
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 264 + 2 = 266
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 266 ÷ 6 = 44.333333333333

So the mixed number 44 2 6 as a decimal is 44.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 266/6 = 133/3.