How to convert 79 2/6 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 79 2/6, 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 79 2/6 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 6 = 474
- Add this result to the numerator: 474 + 2 = 476
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 476 ÷ 6 = 79.333333333333
So the mixed number as a decimal is 79.333333333333.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 476/6 = 238/3.