What is 72 12/10 as a decimal?

The mixed number 72 12/10 as a decimal is equal to 73.2

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Calculate 72 12/10 as a decimal

To convert the mixed number 72 12/10 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:

First, convert the fractional part 12/10 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 12 ÷ 10 = 1.2

Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 72 + 1.2

12 ÷ 10 + 72=73.2

Alternatively, you can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first and then convert the improper fraction to a decimal. The calculation formula is as follows:

72
12/10
=
732/10
=73.2

Therefore, the mixed number 72 12/10 as a decimal is 73.2.

See also: 72 12/10 as an improper fraction

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