How to convert 63 9/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 63 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 63 9/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 63 × 3 = 189
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 189 + 9 = 198
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 198 ÷ 3 = 66

So the mixed number 63 9 3 as a decimal is 66.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 198/3 = 66/1.