How to convert 63 2/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 63 2/10, 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 63 2/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 63 × 10 = 630
- Add this result to the numerator: 630 + 2 = 632
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 632 ÷ 10 = 63.2
So the mixed number as a decimal is 63.2.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 632/10 = 316/5.