How to convert 45 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 45 10/5, 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 45 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 45 × 5 = 225
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 225 + 10 = 235
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 235 ÷ 5 = 47

So the mixed number 45 10 5 as a decimal is 47.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 235/5 = 47/1.