How to convert 71 4/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 4/10, 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 4/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 10 = 710
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 710 + 4 = 714
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 714 ÷ 10 = 71.4

So the mixed number 71 4 10 as a decimal is 71.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 714/10 = 357/5.