To convert the mixed number 66 3/4 to a decimal number, follow these steps:
- Identify the whole number and the fraction: In this case, the whole number is 66 and the fraction is 3/4.
- Convert the fraction to a decimal: To convert the fraction 3/4, divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (4):
- Perform the division: 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
- Combine the whole number and decimal: Add the decimal value of the fraction to the whole number:
- 66 + 0.75 = 66.75
Therefore, 66 3/4 as a decimal number is 66.75.