How to convert 40 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 10/2, 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 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 2 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 10 = 90
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 90 ÷ 2 = 45

So the mixed number 40 10 2 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 90/2 = 45/1.