How to convert 68 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 3/5, 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 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 5 = 340
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 340 + 3 = 343
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 343 ÷ 5 = 68.6

So the mixed number 68 3 5 as a decimal is 68.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 343/5.