How to convert 72 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 3/5, 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 72 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 5 = 360
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 360 + 3 = 363
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 363 ÷ 5 = 72.6

So the mixed number 72 3 5 as a decimal is 72.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 363/5.