How to convert 70 3/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 3/3, 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 3/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 3 = 210
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 210 + 3 = 213
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 213 ÷ 3 = 71

So the mixed number 70 3 3 as a decimal is 71.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 213/3 = 71/1.