How to convert 70 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 2/1, 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 2/1 to a decimal number

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

So the mixed number 70 2 1 as a decimal is 72.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 72/1.