How to convert 17 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 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 17 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 8 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 3 = 139
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 139 ÷ 8 = 17.375

So the mixed number 17 3 8 as a decimal is 17.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 139/8.