How to convert 8 5/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 5/6, 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 8 5/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 6 = 48
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 48 + 5 = 53
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 53 ÷ 6 = 8.8333333333333

So the mixed number 8 5 6 as a decimal is 8.8333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 53/6.