How to convert 71 1/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 1/3, 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 71 1/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 3 = 213
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 213 + 1 = 214
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 214 ÷ 3 = 71.333333333333

So the mixed number 71 1 3 as a decimal is 71.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 214/3.