How to convert 70 4/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 4/4, 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 4/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 4 = 280
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 4 = 284
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 284 ÷ 4 = 71

So the mixed number 70 4 4 as a decimal is 71.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 284/4 = 71/1.