How to convert 56 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 10/10, 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 56 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 10 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 10 = 570
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 570 ÷ 10 = 57

So the mixed number 56 10 10 as a decimal is 57.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 570/10 = 57/1.