How to convert 72 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 4 = 580
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 580 ÷ 8 = 72.5

So the mixed number 72 4 8 as a decimal is 72.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 580/8 = 145/2.