How to convert 71 1/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 1/6, 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 1/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 6 = 426
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 426 + 1 = 427
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 427 ÷ 6 = 71.166666666667

So the mixed number 71 1 6 as a decimal is 71.166666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 427/6.