How to convert 71 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 2/8, 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 71 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 8 = 568
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 568 + 2 = 570
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 570 ÷ 8 = 71.25

So the mixed number 71 2 8 as a decimal is 71.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 570/8 = 285/4.