How to convert 72 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 7 = 583
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 583 ÷ 8 = 72.875

So the mixed number 72 7 8 as a decimal is 72.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 583/8.