How to convert 75 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 75 10/5, 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 75 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 75 × 5 = 375
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 375 + 10 = 385
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 385 ÷ 5 = 77

So the mixed number 75 10 5 as a decimal is 77.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 385/5 = 77/1.