How to convert 80 6/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 80 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 80 6/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 80 × 9 = 720
- Add this result to the numerator: 720 + 6 = 726
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 726 ÷ 9 = 80.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 80.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 726/9 = 242/3.