How to convert 69 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 69 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 69 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 69 × 10 = 690
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 690 + 8 = 698
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 698 ÷ 10 = 69.8

So the mixed number 69 8 10 as a decimal is 69.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 698/10 = 349/5.