How to convert 53 7/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 7/3, 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 7/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 3 = 159
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 159 + 7 = 166
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 166 ÷ 3 = 55.333333333333

So the mixed number 53 7 3 as a decimal is 55.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 166/3.