How to convert 61 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 61 5/5, 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 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 61 × 5 = 305
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 305 + 5 = 310
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 310 ÷ 5 = 62

So the mixed number 61 5 5 as a decimal is 62.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 310/5 = 62/1.