How to convert 83 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 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 83 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 9 = 747
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 747 + 6 = 753
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 753 ÷ 9 = 83.666666666667

So the mixed number 83 6 9 as a decimal is 83.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 753/9 = 251/3.