Converting 6.66 to a Mixed Number

To convert the decimal 6.66 to a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Identify the whole number part: The whole number part of 6.66 is 6.
2. Convert the decimal part: The decimal 0.66 needs to be converted to a fraction.
3. Write 0.66 as a fraction: Notice that 0.66 can be written as 66/100 because there are two digits after the decimal point.
4. Simplify the fraction: Both the numerator (66) and the denominator (100) can be divided by 2. Doing this, we get:
• 66 ÷ 2 = 33
• 100 ÷ 2 = 50
5. So, 0.66 = 33/50.
6. Combine the whole number and the fraction: Now, we can combine the whole number and the simplified fraction to express 6.66 as a mixed number.
7. The final mixed number is 6 33/50.

Therefore, the decimal 6.66 as a mixed number is 6 33/50.