How to convert 38 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 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 38 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 9 = 342
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 342 + 3 = 345
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 345 ÷ 9 = 38.333333333333

So the mixed number 38 3 9 as a decimal is 38.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 345/9 = 115/3.