How to convert 96 3/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 3/4, 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 3/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 4 = 384
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 384 + 3 = 387
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 387 ÷ 4 = 96.75

So the mixed number 96 3 4 as a decimal is 96.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 387/4.