How to convert 61 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 61 3/8, 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 61 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 61 × 8 = 488
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 488 + 3 = 491
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 491 ÷ 8 = 61.375

So the mixed number 61 3 8 as a decimal is 61.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 491/8.