How to convert 74 6/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 74 6/2, 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 6/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 2 = 148
- Add this result to the numerator: 148 + 6 = 154
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 154 ÷ 2 = 77
So the mixed number as a decimal is 77.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 154/2 = 77/1.