How to convert 50 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 4/6, 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 50 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 6 = 300
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 300 + 4 = 304
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 304 ÷ 6 = 50.666666666667

So the mixed number 50 4 6 as a decimal is 50.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 304/6 = 152/3.