How to convert 32 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 32 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 32 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 32 × 8 = 256
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 256 + 3 = 259
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 259 ÷ 8 = 32.375

So the mixed number 32 3 8 as a decimal is 32.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 259/8.