How to convert 75 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 75 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 75 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 75 × 9 = 675
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 675 + 6 = 681
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 681 ÷ 9 = 75.666666666667

So the mixed number 75 6 9 as a decimal is 75.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 681/9 = 227/3.