How to convert 72 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 3/9, 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 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 9 = 648
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 648 + 3 = 651
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 651 ÷ 9 = 72.333333333333

So the mixed number 72 3 9 as a decimal is 72.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 651/9 = 217/3.