How to convert 62 3/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 3/10, 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 62 3/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 10 = 620
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 620 + 3 = 623
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 623 ÷ 10 = 62.3

So the mixed number 62 3 10 as a decimal is 62.3.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 623/10.