2.6 as a fraction is 2 3/5.

When you read the decimal 2.6, it is read as ''2 and 6 tenths.'' This can also be written as a mixed number of 2 6/10.

Now you have converted your basic fraction, but don't forget to reduce it to its simplest form.

To reduce 6/10, find a number that divides evenly into the numerator and into the denominator. In this case we would use 2.

6 divided by 2 equals 3, and 10 divided by 2 equals 5. Your fraction now becomes 3/5.

The last step is to add in your whole number: 2 3/5.