How to convert 68 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 10 = 680
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 680 + 8 = 688
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 688 ÷ 10 = 68.8

So the mixed number 68 8 10 as a decimal is 68.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 688/10 = 344/5.