How to convert 52 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 3/9, 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 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 9 = 468
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 468 + 3 = 471
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 471 ÷ 9 = 52.333333333333

So the mixed number 52 3 9 as a decimal is 52.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 471/9 = 157/3.