How to convert 71 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 8 = 568
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 568 + 3 = 571
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 571 ÷ 8 = 71.375

So the mixed number 71 3 8 as a decimal is 71.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 571/8.