How to convert 71 2/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 2/10, 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 2/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 10 = 710
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 710 + 2 = 712
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 712 ÷ 10 = 71.2

So the mixed number 71 2 10 as a decimal is 71.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 712/10 = 356/5.