How to convert 4 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 5/10, 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 4 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 10 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 5 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 10 = 4.5

So the mixed number 4 5 10 as a decimal is 4.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 45/10 = 9/2.