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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 61 × 10 = 610
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 610 + 8 = 618
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 618 ÷ 10 = 61.8

So the mixed number 61 8 10 as a decimal is 61.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 618/10 = 309/5.