How to convert 5 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 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 5 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 9 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 6 = 51
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 51 ÷ 9 = 5.6666666666667

So the mixed number 5 6 9 as a decimal is 5.6666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 51/9 = 17/3.