How to convert 73 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 10/1, 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 73 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 1 = 73
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 73 + 10 = 83
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 83 ÷ 1 = 83

So the mixed number 73 10 1 as a decimal is 83.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 83/1.