How to convert 83 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 3/9, 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 83 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 9 = 747
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 747 + 3 = 750
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 750 ÷ 9 = 83.333333333333

So the mixed number 83 3 9 as a decimal is 83.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 750/9 = 250/3.