How to convert 96 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 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 96 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 9 = 864
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 864 + 6 = 870
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 870 ÷ 9 = 96.666666666667

So the mixed number 96 6 9 as a decimal is 96.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 870/9 = 290/3.