How to convert 72 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 3 = 579
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 579 ÷ 8 = 72.375

So the mixed number 72 3 8 as a decimal is 72.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 579/8.