How to convert 70 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 10/8, 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 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 8 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 10 = 570
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 570 ÷ 8 = 71.25

So the mixed number 70 10 8 as a decimal is 71.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 570/8 = 285/4.