How to convert 29 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 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 29 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 9 = 261
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 261 + 3 = 264
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 264 ÷ 9 = 29.333333333333

So the mixed number 29 3 9 as a decimal is 29.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 264/9 = 88/3.