How to convert 71 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 1/5, 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 71 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 5 = 355
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 355 + 1 = 356
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 356 ÷ 5 = 71.2

So the mixed number 71 1 5 as a decimal is 71.2.

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