How to convert 84 6/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 84 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 84 6/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 84 × 1 = 84
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 84 + 6 = 90
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 90 ÷ 1 = 90

So the mixed number 84 6 1 as a decimal is 90.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 90/1.