How to convert 31 6/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 6/10, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 31 6/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 10 = 310
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 310 + 6 = 316
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 316 ÷ 10 = 31.6

So the mixed number 31 6 10 as a decimal is 31.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 316/10 = 158/5.