How to convert 38 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 38 10/1, 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 38 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 38 × 1 = 38
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 38 + 10 = 48
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 48 ÷ 1 = 48

So the mixed number 38 10 1 as a decimal is 48.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 48/1.