How to convert 5 8/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 8/3, 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 5 8/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 3 = 15
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 15 + 8 = 23
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 23 ÷ 3 = 7.6666666666667

So the mixed number 5 8 3 as a decimal is 7.6666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 23/3.