What is 73 42/10 as a decimal?

The mixed number 73 42/10 as a decimal is equal to 77.2

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Calculate 73 42/10 as a decimal

To convert the mixed number 73 42/10 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:

First, convert the fractional part 42/10 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 42 ÷ 10 = 4.2

Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 73 + 4.2

42 ÷ 10 + 73=77.2

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:

73
42/10
=
772/10
=77.2

Therefore, the mixed number 73 42/10 as a decimal is 77.2.

See also: 73 42/10 as an improper fraction

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