How to convert 73 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 10/8, 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 73 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 8 = 584
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 584 + 10 = 594
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 594 ÷ 8 = 74.25

So the mixed number 73 10 8 as a decimal is 74.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 594/8 = 297/4.