How to convert 3 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 8 = 24
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 24 + 3 = 27
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 27 ÷ 8 = 3.375

So the mixed number 3 3 8 as a decimal is 3.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 27/8.