How to convert 76 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 76 9/5, 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 76 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 76 × 5 = 380
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 380 + 9 = 389
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 389 ÷ 5 = 77.8

So the mixed number 76 9 5 as a decimal is 77.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 389/5.