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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 73 × 8 = 584
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 584 + 8 = 592
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 592 ÷ 8 = 74

So the mixed number 73 8 8 as a decimal is 74.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 592/8 = 74/1.