How to convert 79 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 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 79 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 9 = 711
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 711 + 6 = 717
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 717 ÷ 9 = 79.666666666667

So the mixed number 79 6 9 as a decimal is 79.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 717/9 = 239/3.