How to convert 3 2/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 2/7, 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 2/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 7 = 21
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 21 + 2 = 23
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 23 ÷ 7 = 3.2857142857143

So the mixed number 3 2 7 as a decimal is 3.2857142857143.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 23/7.