How to convert 46 1/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 1/1, 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 46 1/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 1 = 46
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 46 + 1 = 47
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 47 ÷ 1 = 47

So the mixed number 46 1 1 as a decimal is 47.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 47/1.