How to convert 52 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 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 52 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 9 = 468
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 468 + 6 = 474
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 474 ÷ 9 = 52.666666666667

So the mixed number 52 6 9 as a decimal is 52.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 474/9 = 158/3.