How to convert 72 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 2/8, 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 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 2 = 578
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 578 ÷ 8 = 72.25

So the mixed number 72 2 8 as a decimal is 72.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 578/8 = 289/4.