Convert -11 5/6 to Decimal: A Step-by-Step Guide

To convert the mixed number -11 5/6 to a decimal, follow these steps:

1. Separate the whole number and the fraction: The mixed number is composed of a whole number, -11, and a fraction, 5/6.
2. Convert the fraction to a decimal: To do this, divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (6):
   

   - 5 ÷ 6 = 0.8333 (repeating)

3. Add the decimal to the whole number: Since the whole number is negative, you will add the decimal value to it, keeping the negative sign:
   

   -11 + (-0.8333) = -11.8333

4. Write the final result: The decimal representation of -11 5/6 is -11.8333.

Thus, -11 5/6 as a decimal is -11.8333.