How to convert 82 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 82 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 82 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 82 × 1 = 82
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 82 + 6 = 88
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 88 ÷ 1 = 88

So the mixed number 82 6 1 as a decimal is 88.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 88/1.