How to convert 4 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 10 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 7 = 47
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 47 ÷ 10 = 4.7

So the mixed number 4 7 10 as a decimal is 4.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 47/10.