How to convert 96 1/3 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 96 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 96 1/3 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 3 = 288
- Add this result to the numerator: 288 + 1 = 289
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 289 ÷ 3 = 96.333333333333
So the mixed number as a decimal is 96.333333333333.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 289/3.