How to convert 87 10/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 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 87 10/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 6 = 522
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 522 + 10 = 532
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 532 ÷ 6 = 88.666666666667

So the mixed number 87 10 6 as a decimal is 88.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 532/6 = 266/3.