How to convert 70 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 8 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 6 = 566
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 566 ÷ 8 = 70.75

So the mixed number 70 6 8 as a decimal is 70.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 566/8 = 283/4.