How to convert 73 5/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 5/5, 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 5/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 5 = 365
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 365 + 5 = 370
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 370 ÷ 5 = 74

So the mixed number 73 5 5 as a decimal is 74.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 370/5 = 74/1.