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
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 5 = 340
- Add this result to the numerator: 340 + 3 = 343
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 343 ÷ 5 = 68.6
So the mixed number as a decimal is 68.6.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 343/5.