How to convert 79 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 6/1, 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 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 1 = 79
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 79 + 6 = 85
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 85 ÷ 1 = 85

So the mixed number 79 6 1 as a decimal is 85.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 85/1.