How to convert 40 7/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 7/1, 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 7/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 1 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 7 = 47
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 47 ÷ 1 = 47

So the mixed number 40 7 1 as a decimal is 47.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 47/1.