How to convert 70 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 5 = 350
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 350 + 4 = 354
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 354 ÷ 5 = 70.8

So the mixed number 70 4 5 as a decimal is 70.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 354/5.