Converting 75 1/2 to Decimal

To convert the mixed number 75 1/2 into decimal form, follow these steps:

1. Separate the whole number from the fraction: In the mixed number 75 1/2, the whole number is 75 and the fraction is 1/2.
2. Convert the fraction to decimal: To convert 1/2 to decimal, divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (2):
   
   1 ÷ 2 = 0.5
3. Add the decimal fraction to the whole number: Now we add the decimal value of the fraction 0.5 to the whole number 75:
   
   75 + 0.5 = 75.5

Therefore, 75 1/2 in decimal form is 75.5.