How to convert 71 7/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 71 7/5, 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 7/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 5 = 355
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 355 + 7 = 362
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 362 ÷ 5 = 72.4

So the mixed number 71 7 5 as a decimal is 72.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 362/5.