How to convert 56 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 9/3, 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 56 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 3 = 168
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 168 + 9 = 177
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 177 ÷ 3 = 59

So the mixed number 56 9 3 as a decimal is 59.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 177/3 = 59/1.