How to convert 44 7/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 44 7/7, 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 44 7/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 44 × 7 = 308
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 308 + 7 = 315
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 315 ÷ 7 = 45

So the mixed number 44 7 7 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 315/7 = 45/1.