How to convert 44 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 44 8/2, 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 44 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 44 × 2 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 8 = 96
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 96 ÷ 2 = 48

So the mixed number 44 8 2 as a decimal is 48.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 96/2 = 48/1.