How to convert 70 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 4/6, 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 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 6 = 420
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 420 + 4 = 424
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 424 ÷ 6 = 70.666666666667

So the mixed number 70 4 6 as a decimal is 70.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 424/6 = 212/3.