How to convert 71 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 10 = 710
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 710 + 8 = 718
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 718 ÷ 10 = 71.8

So the mixed number 71 8 10 as a decimal is 71.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 718/10 = 359/5.