How to convert 68 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 1/5, 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 68 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 5 = 340
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 340 + 1 = 341
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 341 ÷ 5 = 68.2

So the mixed number 68 1 5 as a decimal is 68.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 341/5.