How to convert 2 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 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 2 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 9 = 18
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 18 + 3 = 21
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 21 ÷ 9 = 2.3333333333333

So the mixed number 2 3 9 as a decimal is 2.3333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 21/9 = 7/3.