How to convert 33 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 33 9/3, 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 33 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 33 × 3 = 99
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 99 + 9 = 108
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 108 ÷ 3 = 36

So the mixed number 33 9 3 as a decimal is 36.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 108/3 = 36/1.