How to convert 7 3/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 7 3/10, 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 7 3/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 10 = 70
- Add this result to the numerator: 70 + 3 = 73
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 73 ÷ 10 = 7.3
So the mixed number as a decimal is 7.3.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 73/10.