How to convert 59 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 59 10/1, 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 59 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 59 × 1 = 59
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 59 + 10 = 69
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 69 ÷ 1 = 69

So the mixed number 59 10 1 as a decimal is 69.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 69/1.