How to convert 70 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 5 = 350
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 350 + 2 = 352
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 352 ÷ 5 = 70.4

So the mixed number 70 2 5 as a decimal is 70.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 352/5.