How to convert 62 6/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 62 6/10, 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 6/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 10 = 620
- Add this result to the numerator: 620 + 6 = 626
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 626 ÷ 10 = 62.6
So the mixed number as a decimal is 62.6.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 626/10 = 313/5.