How to convert 11 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 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 11 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 9 = 99
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 99 + 3 = 102
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 102 ÷ 9 = 11.333333333333

So the mixed number 11 3 9 as a decimal is 11.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 102/9 = 34/3.