How to convert 40 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 5 = 200
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 200 + 2 = 202
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 202 ÷ 5 = 40.4

So the mixed number 40 2 5 as a decimal is 40.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 202/5.