How to convert 73 1/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 1/3, 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 73 1/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 3 = 219
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 219 + 1 = 220
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 220 ÷ 3 = 73.333333333333

So the mixed number 73 1 3 as a decimal is 73.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 220/3.