How to convert 50 6/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 50 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 50 6/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 9 = 450
- Add this result to the numerator: 450 + 6 = 456
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 456 ÷ 9 = 50.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 50.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 456/9 = 152/3.