How to convert 9 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 9 3/5, 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 9 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 9 × 5 = 45
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 45 + 3 = 48
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 48 ÷ 5 = 9.6

So the mixed number 9 3 5 as a decimal is 9.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 48/5.