How to convert 40 4/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 4/5, 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 4/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 5 = 200
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 200 + 4 = 204
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 204 ÷ 5 = 40.8

So the mixed number 40 4 5 as a decimal is 40.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 204/5.