How to convert 68 6/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 6/2, 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 68 6/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 2 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 6 = 142
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 142 ÷ 2 = 71

So the mixed number 68 6 2 as a decimal is 71.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 142/2 = 71/1.