How to convert 65 6/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 65 6/9, 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 6/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 9 = 585
- Add this result to the numerator: 585 + 6 = 591
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 591 ÷ 9 = 65.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 65.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 591/9 = 197/3.