How to convert 53 6/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 6/3, 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 53 6/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 3 = 159
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 159 + 6 = 165
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 165 ÷ 3 = 55

So the mixed number 53 6 3 as a decimal is 55.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 165/3 = 55/1.