How to convert 77 8/6 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 77 8/6, 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 77 8/6 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 77 × 6 = 462
- Add this result to the numerator: 462 + 8 = 470
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 470 ÷ 6 = 78.333333333333
So the mixed number as a decimal is 78.333333333333.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 470/6 = 235/3.