Converting 4 1/6 to a Percent
In this article, we will discuss how to convert the mixed number 4 1/6 to a percentage.
What is a Mixed Number?
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. In this case, the mixed number is 4 1/6, which means 4 whole units and 1/6 of a unit.
Converting the Fraction to a Decimal
To convert the mixed number to a percentage, we need to convert the fraction 1/6 to a decimal first. To do this, we can divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (6):
1 ÷ 6 = 0.17
So, the fraction 1/6 is equal to 0.17.
Converting the Mixed Number to a Decimal
Now, we can convert the mixed number 4 1/6 to a decimal by adding the whole number part (4) to the decimal equivalent of the fraction (0.17):
4 + 0.17 = 4.17
Converting the Decimal to a Percentage
Finally, we can convert the decimal 4.17 to a percentage by multiplying it by 100:
4.17 × 100 = 417%
Therefore, the mixed number 4 1/6 is equal to 417%.
