How to convert 73 4/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 4/9, 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 4/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 9 = 657
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 657 + 4 = 661
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 661 ÷ 9 = 73.444444444444

So the mixed number 73 4 9 as a decimal is 73.444444444444.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 661/9.