How to convert 35 6/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 35 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 35 6/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 10 = 350
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 350 + 6 = 356
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 356 ÷ 10 = 35.6

So the mixed number 35 6 10 as a decimal is 35.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 356/10 = 178/5.