How to convert 79 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 7/10, 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 79 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 10 = 790
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 790 + 7 = 797
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 797 ÷ 10 = 79.7

So the mixed number 79 7 10 as a decimal is 79.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 797/10.