How to convert 61 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 61 10/8, 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 61 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 61 × 8 = 488
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 488 + 10 = 498
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 498 ÷ 8 = 62.25

So the mixed number 61 10 8 as a decimal is 62.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 498/8 = 249/4.