How to convert 52 2/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 2/3, 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 52 2/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 3 = 156
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 156 + 2 = 158
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 158 ÷ 3 = 52.666666666667

So the mixed number 52 2 3 as a decimal is 52.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 158/3.