How to convert 70 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 8 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 3 = 563
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 563 ÷ 8 = 70.375

So the mixed number 70 3 8 as a decimal is 70.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 563/8.