How to convert 72 5/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 72 5/5, 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 5/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 5 = 360
- Add this result to the numerator: 360 + 5 = 365
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 365 ÷ 5 = 73
So the mixed number as a decimal is 73.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 365/5 = 73/1.