How to convert 70 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 10/5, 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 70 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 5 = 350
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 350 + 10 = 360
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 360 ÷ 5 = 72

So the mixed number 70 10 5 as a decimal is 72.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 360/5 = 72/1.