How to convert 3 9/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 9/5, 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 9/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 5 = 15
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 15 + 9 = 24
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 24 ÷ 5 = 4.8

So the mixed number 3 9 5 as a decimal is 4.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 24/5.