How to convert 70 9/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 70 9/8, 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 9/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 70 × 8 = 560
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 560 + 9 = 569
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 569 ÷ 8 = 71.125

So the mixed number 70 9 8 as a decimal is 71.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 569/8.