How to convert 45 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 45 2/8, 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 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 45 × 8 = 360
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 360 + 2 = 362
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 362 ÷ 8 = 45.25

So the mixed number 45 2 8 as a decimal is 45.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 362/8 = 181/4.