Converting Mixed Number 2 6/10 to Decimal Form: Step-by-Step

To solve the problem of converting $2\frac{6}{10}$ to a decimal, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Recognize that the mixed number consists of a whole number $2$ and a fractional part $\frac{6}{10}$.
• Step 2: Convert the fractional part to a decimal. Here, $\frac{6}{10} = 0.6$ because dividing the numerator 6 by the denominator 10 gives 0.6.
• Step 3: Combine the decimal result with the whole number part. Therefore, $2 + 0.6 = 2.6$.

The decimal equivalent of $2\frac{6}{10}$ is 2.6.