How to convert 63 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 63 5/1, 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 63 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 63 × 1 = 63
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 63 + 5 = 68
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 68 ÷ 1 = 68

So the mixed number 63 5 1 as a decimal is 68.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 68/1.