How to convert 21 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 9/3, 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 21 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 3 = 63
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 63 + 9 = 72
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 72 ÷ 3 = 24

So the mixed number 21 9 3 as a decimal is 24.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 72/3 = 24/1.