How to convert 36 7/7 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 36 7/7, 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 36 7/7 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 7 = 252
- Add this result to the numerator: 252 + 7 = 259
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 259 ÷ 7 = 37
So the mixed number as a decimal is 37.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 259/7 = 37/1.