How to convert 72 10/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 72 10/8, 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 72 10/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
- Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 10 = 586
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 586 ÷ 8 = 73.25
So the mixed number as a decimal is 73.25.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 586/8 = 293/4.