How to convert 6 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 8/10, 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 6 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 10 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 8 = 68
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 68 ÷ 10 = 6.8

So the mixed number 6 8 10 as a decimal is 6.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 68/10 = 34/5.