How to convert 71 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 8 = 568
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 568 + 6 = 574
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 574 ÷ 8 = 71.75

So the mixed number 71 6 8 as a decimal is 71.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 574/8 = 287/4.