How to convert 4 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 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 4 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 3 = 12
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 12 + 9 = 21
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 21 ÷ 3 = 7

So the mixed number 4 9 3 as a decimal is 7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 21/3 = 7/1.