How to convert 100 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 3/8, 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 100 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 8 = 800
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 800 + 3 = 803
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 803 ÷ 8 = 100.375

So the mixed number 100 3 8 as a decimal is 100.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 803/8.