How to convert 66 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 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 66 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 1 = 66
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 66 + 5 = 71
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 71 ÷ 1 = 71

So the mixed number 66 5 1 as a decimal is 71.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 71/1.