How to convert 66 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 8/10, 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 66 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 10 = 660
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 660 + 8 = 668
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 668 ÷ 10 = 66.8

So the mixed number 66 8 10 as a decimal is 66.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 668/10 = 334/5.