How to convert 74 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 74 8/2, 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 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 2 = 148
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 148 + 8 = 156
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 156 ÷ 2 = 78

So the mixed number 74 8 2 as a decimal is 78.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 156/2 = 78/1.