How to convert 65 6/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 65 6/4, 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 65 6/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 4 = 260
- Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 6 = 266
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 266 ÷ 4 = 66.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 66.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 266/4 = 133/2.