How to convert 74 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 74 10/10, 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 74 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 10 = 740
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 740 + 10 = 750
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 750 ÷ 10 = 75

So the mixed number 74 10 10 as a decimal is 75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 750/10 = 75/1.