How to convert 26 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 3 = 78
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 78 + 9 = 87
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 87 ÷ 3 = 29

So the mixed number 26 9 3 as a decimal is 29.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 87/3 = 29/1.