How to convert 43 6/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 43 6/10, 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 43 6/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 10 = 430
- Add this result to the numerator: 430 + 6 = 436
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 436 ÷ 10 = 43.6
So the mixed number as a decimal is 43.6.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 436/10 = 218/5.