How to convert 96 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 6/5, 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 96 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 5 = 480
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 480 + 6 = 486
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 486 ÷ 5 = 97.2

So the mixed number 96 6 5 as a decimal is 97.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 486/5.