How to convert 13 8/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 8/3, 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 13 8/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 3 = 39
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 39 + 8 = 47
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 47 ÷ 3 = 15.666666666667

So the mixed number 13 8 3 as a decimal is 15.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 47/3.