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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 3 = 114
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 114 + 9 = 123
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 123 ÷ 3 = 41

So the mixed number 38 9 3 as a decimal is 41.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 123/3 = 41/1.