How to convert 83 6/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 6/2, 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 83 6/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 2 = 166
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 166 + 6 = 172
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 172 ÷ 2 = 86

So the mixed number 83 6 2 as a decimal is 86.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 172/2 = 86/1.