How to convert 61 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 61 2/1, 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 61 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 61 × 1 = 61
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 61 + 2 = 63
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 63 ÷ 1 = 63

So the mixed number 61 2 1 as a decimal is 63.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 63/1.