How to convert 40 7/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 40 7/2, 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 7/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 40 × 2 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 7 = 87
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 87 ÷ 2 = 43.5

So the mixed number 40 7 2 as a decimal is 43.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 87/2.