How to convert 40 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 2/8, 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 40 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 8 = 320
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 320 + 2 = 322
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 322 ÷ 8 = 40.25

So the mixed number 40 2 8 as a decimal is 40.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 322/8 = 161/4.