How to convert 71 3/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 3/1, 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 71 3/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 1 = 71
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 71 + 3 = 74
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 74 ÷ 1 = 74

So the mixed number 71 3 1 as a decimal is 74.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 74/1.