How to convert 97 8/3 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 97 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 97 8/3 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 97 × 3 = 291
- Add this result to the numerator: 291 + 8 = 299
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 299 ÷ 3 = 99.666666666667
So the mixed number as a decimal is 99.666666666667.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 299/3.