How to convert 76 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 76 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 76 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 76 × 9 = 684
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 684 + 6 = 690
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 690 ÷ 9 = 76.666666666667

So the mixed number 76 6 9 as a decimal is 76.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 690/9 = 230/3.