How to convert 70 6/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 6/5, 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 6/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 5 = 350
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 350 + 6 = 356
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 356 ÷ 5 = 71.2

So the mixed number 70 6 5 as a decimal is 71.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 356/5.