How to convert 84 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 84 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 84 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 84 × 9 = 756
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 756 + 6 = 762
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 762 ÷ 9 = 84.666666666667

So the mixed number 84 6 9 as a decimal is 84.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 762/9 = 254/3.