How to convert 73 7/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 73 7/7, 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 7/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 7 = 511
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 511 + 7 = 518
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 518 ÷ 7 = 74

So the mixed number 73 7 7 as a decimal is 74.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 518/7 = 74/1.