How to convert 73 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 5/8, 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 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 8 = 584
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 584 + 5 = 589
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 589 ÷ 8 = 73.625

So the mixed number 73 5 8 as a decimal is 73.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 589/8.