How to convert 75 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 75 5/8, 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 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 75 × 8 = 600
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 600 + 5 = 605
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 605 ÷ 8 = 75.625

So the mixed number 75 5 8 as a decimal is 75.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 605/8.