How to convert 84 3/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 84 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 84 3/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 84 × 9 = 756
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 756 + 3 = 759
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 759 ÷ 9 = 84.333333333333

So the mixed number 84 3 9 as a decimal is 84.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 759/9 = 253/3.