How to convert 72 9/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 72 9/1, 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 9/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 72 × 1 = 72
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 72 + 9 = 81
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 81 ÷ 1 = 81

So the mixed number 72 9 1 as a decimal is 81.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 81/1.