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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 74 × 9 = 666
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 666 + 9 = 675
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 675 ÷ 9 = 75

So the mixed number 74 9 9 as a decimal is 75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 675/9 = 75/1.