How to convert 85 10/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 10/6, 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 85 10/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 6 = 510
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 510 + 10 = 520
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 520 ÷ 6 = 86.666666666667

So the mixed number 85 10 6 as a decimal is 86.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 520/6 = 260/3.