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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 71 × 8 = 568
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 568 + 8 = 576
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 576 ÷ 8 = 72

So the mixed number 71 8 8 as a decimal is 72.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 576/8 = 72/1.