How to convert 96 8/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 96 8/3, 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 8/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 96 × 3 = 288
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 288 + 8 = 296
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 296 ÷ 3 = 98.666666666667

So the mixed number 96 8 3 as a decimal is 98.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 296/3.