How to convert 97 8/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 97 8/6, 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 97 8/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 6 = 582
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 582 + 8 = 590
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 590 ÷ 6 = 98.333333333333

So the mixed number 97 8 6 as a decimal is 98.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 590/6 = 295/3.