How to convert 55 6/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 6/3, 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 55 6/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 3 = 165
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 165 + 6 = 171
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 171 ÷ 3 = 57

So the mixed number 55 6 3 as a decimal is 57.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 171/3 = 57/1.