How to convert 6 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 5 = 30
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 30 + 8 = 38
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 38 ÷ 5 = 7.6

So the mixed number 6 8 5 as a decimal is 7.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 38/5.