How to convert 6 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 8 = 48
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 48 + 6 = 54
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 54 ÷ 8 = 6.75

So the mixed number 6 6 8 as a decimal is 6.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 54/8 = 27/4.