How to convert 40 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 10/10, 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 40 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 10 = 400
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 400 + 10 = 410
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 410 ÷ 10 = 41

So the mixed number 40 10 10 as a decimal is 41.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 410/10 = 41/1.