How to convert 87 1/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 1/3, 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 87 1/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 3 = 261
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 261 + 1 = 262
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 262 ÷ 3 = 87.333333333333

So the mixed number 87 1 3 as a decimal is 87.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 262/3.