How to convert 40 2/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 2/1, 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 2/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 1 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 2 = 42
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 42 ÷ 1 = 42

So the mixed number 40 2 1 as a decimal is 42.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 42/1.