How to convert 74 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 74 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 10 = 740
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 740 + 8 = 748
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 748 ÷ 10 = 74.8

So the mixed number 74 8 10 as a decimal is 74.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 748/10 = 374/5.