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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 9 = 27
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 27 + 3 = 30
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 30 ÷ 9 = 3.3333333333333

So the mixed number 3 3 9 as a decimal is 3.3333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 30/9 = 10/3.