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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 8 = 576
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 576 + 8 = 584
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 584 ÷ 8 = 73

So the mixed number 72 8 8 as a decimal is 73.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 584/8 = 73/1.