How to convert 3 1/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 1/7, 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 3 1/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 7 = 21
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 21 + 1 = 22
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 22 ÷ 7 = 3.1428571428571

So the mixed number 3 1 7 as a decimal is 3.1428571428571.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 22/7.