How to convert 42 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 42 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 42 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 42 × 3 = 126
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 126 + 9 = 135
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 135 ÷ 3 = 45

So the mixed number 42 9 3 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 135/3 = 45/1.