How to convert 66 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 8/2, 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 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 2 = 132
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 132 + 8 = 140
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 140 ÷ 2 = 70

So the mixed number 66 8 2 as a decimal is 70.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 140/2 = 70/1.