How to convert 56 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 10 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 7 = 567
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 567 ÷ 10 = 56.7

So the mixed number 56 7 10 as a decimal is 56.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 567/10.