How to convert 65 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 65 10/8, 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 65 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 8 = 520
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 520 + 10 = 530
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 530 ÷ 8 = 66.25

So the mixed number 65 10 8 as a decimal is 66.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 530/8 = 265/4.