How to convert 8 10/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 10/3, 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 8 10/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 3 = 24
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 24 + 10 = 34
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 34 ÷ 3 = 11.333333333333

So the mixed number 8 10 3 as a decimal is 11.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 34/3.