How to convert 10 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 3/9, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 10 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 9 = 90
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 90 + 3 = 93
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 93 ÷ 9 = 10.333333333333

So the mixed number 10 3 9 as a decimal is 10.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 93/9 = 31/3.