How to convert 85 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 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 85 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 9 = 765
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 765 + 6 = 771
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 771 ÷ 9 = 85.666666666667

So the mixed number 85 6 9 as a decimal is 85.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 771/9 = 257/3.