How to convert 46 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 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 46 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 9 = 414
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 414 + 6 = 420
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 420 ÷ 9 = 46.666666666667

So the mixed number 46 6 9 as a decimal is 46.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 420/9 = 140/3.