How to convert 62 6/3 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 62 6/3, 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 6/3 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 3 = 186
- Add this result to the numerator: 186 + 6 = 192
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 192 ÷ 3 = 64
So the mixed number as a decimal is 64.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 192/3 = 64/1.