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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 45 × 2 = 90
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 90 + 8 = 98
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 98 ÷ 2 = 49

So the mixed number 45 8 2 as a decimal is 49.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 98/2 = 49/1.