How to convert 86 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 86 10/1, 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 86 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 86 × 1 = 86
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 86 + 10 = 96
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 96 ÷ 1 = 96

So the mixed number 86 10 1 as a decimal is 96.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 96/1.