How to convert 71 4/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 4/3, 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 4/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 3 = 213
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 213 + 4 = 217
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 217 ÷ 3 = 72.333333333333

So the mixed number 71 4 3 as a decimal is 72.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 217/3.