How to convert 66 7/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 7/1, 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 66 7/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 1 = 66
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 66 + 7 = 73
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 73 ÷ 1 = 73

So the mixed number 66 7 1 as a decimal is 73.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 73/1.