How to convert 74 6/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 74 6/9, 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 6/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 9 = 666
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 666 + 6 = 672
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 672 ÷ 9 = 74.666666666667

So the mixed number 74 6 9 as a decimal is 74.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 672/9 = 224/3.