How to convert 74 4/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 74 4/6, 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 4/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 6 = 444
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 444 + 4 = 448
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 448 ÷ 6 = 74.666666666667

So the mixed number 74 4 6 as a decimal is 74.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 448/6 = 224/3.