How to convert 62 3/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 3/1, 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 62 3/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 1 = 62
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 62 + 3 = 65
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 65 ÷ 1 = 65

So the mixed number 62 3 1 as a decimal is 65.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 65/1.