How to convert 62 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 4/1, 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 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 1 = 62
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 62 + 4 = 66
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 66 ÷ 1 = 66

So the mixed number 62 4 1 as a decimal is 66.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 66/1.