What is 53 and 1/3 as a decimal? Please show how to convert it into a decimal.

Well, First I would like to explain how to convert a mixed number or fraction into a decimal.

First if it's a mixed number change it into an improper fraction.
After that divide the numerator by the denominator.
Your finished as simple as that. NOW FOR THE ACTUAL ANSWER well I turned 53 1/3 into an improper fraction which came out to be 160/3. After the division the decimal came to be 53.3333(etc) I did it in the calculator and everything so I'm almost positive I did this correctly haha) I hope I helped. And I really enjoyed answering this since I knew you weren't just looking for an answer but for the reason behind it and how to do it hahah.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

53.3 (the three is repeated)
Step-by-step explanation: To convert 53 1/3 to decimal you can either use the long division method , or you can divide the numerator 160 ([53×3]+1) by the denominator 3 using a calculator.
Hope this helps! ;

Answered by wallacham | 2024-06-12

To convert 53 and 1/3 to a decimal, first change it to an improper fraction, which is 160/3. Then, divide 160 by 3 to get 53.3333... which can be represented as 53.3̅3. Therefore, the decimal form of 53 and 1/3 is 53.3̅3.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23