What is 72 48/20 as a decimal?

The mixed number 72 48/20 as a decimal is equal to 74.4

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Calculate 72 48/20 as a decimal

To convert the mixed number 72 48/20 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:

First, convert the fractional part 48/20 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 48 ÷ 20 = 2.4

Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 72 + 2.4

48 ÷ 20 + 72=74.4

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
48/20
=
1488/20
=74.4

Therefore, the mixed number 72 48/20 as a decimal is 74.4.

See also: 72 48/20 as an improper fraction

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