How to convert 65 6/1 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 65 6/1, 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 65 6/1 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 1 = 65
- Add this result to the numerator: 65 + 6 = 71
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 71 ÷ 1 = 71
So the mixed number as a decimal is 71.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 71/1.