How to convert 83 5/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 5/3, 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 83 5/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 3 = 249
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 249 + 5 = 254
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 254 ÷ 3 = 84.666666666667

So the mixed number 83 5 3 as a decimal is 84.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 254/3.