How to convert 4 9/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 9/8, 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 9/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 8 = 32
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 32 + 9 = 41
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 41 ÷ 8 = 5.125

So the mixed number 4 9 8 as a decimal is 5.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 41/8.