How to convert 42 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 42 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 42 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 42 × 8 = 336
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 336 + 3 = 339
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 339 ÷ 8 = 42.375

So the mixed number 42 3 8 as a decimal is 42.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 339/8.