How to convert 66 6/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 6/2, 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 66 6/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 2 = 132
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 132 + 6 = 138
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 138 ÷ 2 = 69

So the mixed number 66 6 2 as a decimal is 69.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 138/2 = 69/1.