How to convert 81 2/3 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 81 2/3, 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 81 2/3 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 81 × 3 = 243
- Add this result to the numerator: 243 + 2 = 245
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 245 ÷ 3 = 81.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 81.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 245/3.