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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 3 = 213
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 213 + 3 = 216
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 216 ÷ 3 = 72

So the mixed number 71 3 3 as a decimal is 72.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 216/3 = 72/1.