How to convert 6 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 6/1, 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 6 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 1 = 6
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 6 + 6 = 12
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 12 ÷ 1 = 12

So the mixed number 6 6 1 as a decimal is 12.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 12/1.